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    Iris Graphics 540 vs Quadro K420

    When comparing Iris Graphics 540 and Quadro K420, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Iris Graphics 540 and Quadro K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Iris Graphics 540 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Iris Graphics 540 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Iris Graphics 540 here:

    Iris Graphics 540 Laptops

    Main Specs

      Iris Graphics 540 Quadro K420
    Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 41 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type eDRAM 128 Bit
    Maximum RAM amount 64 MB 1 GB/2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Quadro K420 has 173% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • Iris Graphics 540 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Quadro K420 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • Iris Graphics 540 has 63 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
    • Iris Graphics 540 is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
    • Iris Graphics 540 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro K420 is 576 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro K420 - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 8−9 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 20−22 9−10
    medium / 1080p 10−12 1−2
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than Quadro K420.

    Full Specs

      Iris Graphics 540 Quadro K420
    Architecture Gen. 9 Skylake Kepler
    Code name Skylake GT3e GK107
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 1 September 2015 22 July 2014
    Pipelines 48 192
    Core clock speed 300 MHz 876 MHz
    Boost Clock 1050 MHz
    Transistor count 189 million 1,270 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 50.40 14.02
    Floating-point performance 336.4 gflops
    Length 160 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
    Shared memory +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
    Shader Model 6.4 5
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 2.1 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.97 +
    CUDA 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 11 Mh/s
    Quick Sync +
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    Width 1" (2.5 cm)
    Number of simultaneous displays 4
    nView Desktop Management +
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