Iris Pro Graphics 6200 vs GeForce GTS 250
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTS 250 with Iris Pro Graphics 6200, including specs and performance data.
Pro Graphics 6200 outperforms GTS 250 by a whopping 167% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1034 | 750 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.07 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 0.69 | 18.46 |
| Architecture | Tesla (2006−2010) | Generation 8.0 (2014−2015) |
| GPU code name | G92B | Broadwell GT3e |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 4 March 2009 (16 years ago) | 5 September 2014 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $199 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
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 cores | 128 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 738 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1100 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 754 million | 189 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 44.93 | 52.80 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.3871 TFLOPS | 0.8448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 6 |
| TMUs | 64 | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 64 KB | no data |
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 size | no data | medium sized |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | Ring Bus |
| Length | 229 mm | no data |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | no data |
| SLI options | + | - |
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 type | GDDR3 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | System Shared |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 1100 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 70.4 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | Two Dual Link DVI | Portable Device Dependent |
| Multi monitor support | + | no data |
| HDMI | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | no data |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Quick Sync | no data | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | + |
| CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 9−10
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9−10
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Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
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10−12
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| Fortnite | 21−24
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21−24
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
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18−20
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 10−11
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10−11
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 9−10
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9−10
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
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16−18
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| Valorant | 50−55
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50−55
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Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 65−70
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65−70
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Dota 2 | 30−35
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30−35
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| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
+0%
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10−12
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| Fortnite | 21−24
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21−24
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 10−11
+0%
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10−11
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 10−12
+0%
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10−12
+0%
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 9−10
+0%
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9−10
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| Metro Exodus | 7−8
+0%
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7−8
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
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16−18
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−12
+0%
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10−12
+0%
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| Valorant | 50−55
+0%
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50−55
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Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 14−16
+0%
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14−16
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
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| Dota 2 | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
+0%
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10−12
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 9−10
+0%
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9−10
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−12
+0%
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10−12
+0%
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| Valorant | 50−55
+0%
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50−55
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Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 21−24
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21−24
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1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 27−30
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27−30
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 3−4
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3−4
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| Metro Exodus | 2−3
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2−3
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−33
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30−33
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| Valorant | 35−40
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35−40
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1440p
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
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| Far Cry 5 | 7−8
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7−8
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 9−10
+0%
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9−10
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 4−5
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4−5
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
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5−6
+0%
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1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 7−8
+0%
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7−8
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4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
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16−18
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| Valorant | 18−20
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18−20
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4K
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Dota 2 | 12−14
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12−14
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| Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5
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4−5
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 4−5
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4−5
+0%
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4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 4−5
+0%
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4−5
+0%
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 58 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.29 | 3.44 |
| Recency | 4 March 2009 | 5 September 2014 |
| Chip lithography | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 15 Watt |
Iris Pro Graphics 6200 has a 166.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 292.9% more advanced lithography process, and 900% lower power consumption.
The Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTS 250 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTS 250 is a desktop graphics card while Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is a notebook one.
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