FirePro M5950 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640
FirePro M5950
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Iris Plus Graphics 640
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank #181 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Iris Plus Graphics 640 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M5950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 640 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and Iris Plus Graphics 640
FirePro M5950
The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.
Iris Plus Graphics 640
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,353+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 0.8448 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 8+33% | 6 |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 0 MB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 80% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 15W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5 | 90.2+141% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Whistler | Kaby Lake GT3e |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #795 | #767 |
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