Iris Graphics 540 vs Quadro 4000M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Iris Graphics 540

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Graphics 540: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Graphics 540 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Iris Graphics 540

2015

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Graphics 540: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Graphics 540 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 4000M better than Iris Graphics 540?

Yes. Quadro 4000M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,287 vs 1,270 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro 4000M is a 2011 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Iris Graphics 540 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro 4000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro 4000M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Quadro 4000M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro 4000M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Iris Graphics 540 is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 100W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Iris Graphics 540 make more sense than Quadro 4000M?

Yes. Iris Graphics 540 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 100W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro 4000M. The trade-off is that Quadro 4000M currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Iris Graphics 540 Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	16 FPS	41 FPS
medium	11 FPS	33 FPS
high	7 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	23 FPS
medium	6 FPS	17 FPS
high	3 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	10 FPS
medium	2 FPS	8 FPS
high	1 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	4 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 540 Open Quadro 4000M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	32 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	28 FPS	29 FPS
high	20 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	18 FPS
medium	15 FPS	11 FPS
high	12 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	6 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 540 Open Quadro 4000M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	34 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 540 Open Quadro 4000M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	37 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	14 FPS
medium	8 FPS	11 FPS
high	6 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	10 FPS
medium	5 FPS	7 FPS
high	4 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	4 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 540 Open Quadro 4000M

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 540 and Quadro 4000M

Iris Graphics 540

The Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,270 points.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 540 scores 1,270 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 540 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 540) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,270	1,287+1%
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm+	40 nm
Shading Units	384+14%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+20%	0.6384 TFLOPS
ROPs	6	32+433%
TMUs	48	56+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Graphics 540 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 540 draws 15W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 540) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.