Iris Plus Graphics vs GeForce 940M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 940M with Iris Plus Graphics, including specs and performance data.

GeForce 940M
2015
2 GB DDR3, 75 Watt
2.93

Iris Plus Graphics outperforms 940M by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking787650
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency6.1121.66
ArchitectureMaxwell (2014−2017)Generation 11.0 (2019−2021)
GPU code nameGM108Ice Lake GT2
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date13 March 2015 (9 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores384512
Core clock speed1072 MHzno data
Boost clock speed1176 MHz1000 MHz
Number of transistors1,870 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate28.2232.00
Floating-point processing power0.9032 TFLOPS1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs88
TMUs2432

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
Bus supportPCI Express 3.0no data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x1
Widthno dataIGP

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR3System Shared
Maximum RAM amount2 GBSystem Shared
Memory bus width64 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speed900 MHzSystem Shared
Memory bandwidth14.4 GB/sno data
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

GPU Boost2.0no data
Optimus+-
GameWorks+-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.1no data
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.2no data
Vulkan1.1.126-
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GeForce 940M 2.93
Iris Plus Graphics 4.72
+61.1%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GeForce 940M 1125
Iris Plus Graphics 1814
+61.2%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD18
−50%
27−30
+50%
1440p96
−56.3%
150−160
+56.3%
4K20
−50%
30−35
+50%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
Cyberpunk 2077 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%
Elden Ring 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
−42.9%
10−11
+42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
Cyberpunk 2077 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
−50%
21−24
+50%
Metro Exodus 11
−45.5%
16−18
+45.5%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14
−50%
21−24
+50%
Valorant 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
−42.9%
10−11
+42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
Cyberpunk 2077 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%
Dota 2 21
−42.9%
30−33
+42.9%
Elden Ring 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%
Far Cry 5 16−18
−58.8%
27−30
+58.8%
Fortnite 18
−50%
27−30
+50%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
−50%
21−24
+50%
Grand Theft Auto V 7
−42.9%
10−11
+42.9%
Metro Exodus 5−6
−60%
8−9
+60%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30
−50%
45−50
+50%
Red Dead Redemption 2 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 15
−60%
24−27
+60%
Valorant 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
World of Tanks 68
−47.1%
100−105
+47.1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
−42.9%
10−11
+42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
Cyberpunk 2077 6−7
−50%
9−10
+50%
Dota 2 45
−55.6%
70−75
+55.6%
Far Cry 5 13
−38.5%
18−20
+38.5%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
−50%
21−24
+50%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 27−30
−48.1%
40−45
+48.1%
Valorant 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 0−1 0−1
Elden Ring 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Grand Theft Auto V 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 21−24
−42.9%
30−33
+42.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
World of Tanks 20−22
−50%
30−33
+50%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−55.6%
14−16
+55.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%
Far Cry 5 7−8
−42.9%
10−11
+42.9%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
−50%
6−7
+50%
Valorant 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
−50%
24−27
+50%
Elden Ring 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−60%
24−27
+60%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 8−9
−50%
12−14
+50%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
−60%
24−27
+60%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
−50%
24−27
+50%
Far Cry 5 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%
Fortnite 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Valorant 3−4
−33.3%
4−5
+33.3%

This is how GeForce 940M and Iris Plus Graphics compete in popular games:

  • Iris Plus Graphics is 50% faster in 1080p
  • Iris Plus Graphics is 56% faster in 1440p
  • Iris Plus Graphics is 50% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.93 4.72
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 15 Watt

Iris Plus Graphics has a 61.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Iris Plus Graphics is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 940M in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 940M is a notebook card while Iris Plus Graphics is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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