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FirePro W4100 vs Iris Plus Graphics 650

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FirePro W4100

2014Core: 630 MHz
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Iris Plus Graphics 650

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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FirePro W4100 vs Iris Plus Graphics 650 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W4100
2 GB 50
1,496
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R7 PRO A8-9600
brand logoRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
brand logoRadeon HD 7730
brand logoRadeon HD 4870 X2
brand logoRadeon R9 280X
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Iris Plus Graphics 650
Shared System RAM 15
1,500
+0.3%
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580

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.

FirePro W4100 vs Iris Plus Graphics 650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W4100

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($183 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Plus Graphics 650 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro W4100 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 650

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) 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.
  • ❌2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $183 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (1,500 vs 1,496), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W4100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro W4100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Iris Plus Graphics 650 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro W4100 vs Iris Plus Graphics 650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 650

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 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 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the Iris Plus Graphics 650 reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650).

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
G3D Mark Score
1,496
1,500
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6451 TFLOPS
0.8832 TFLOPS+37%
ROPs
16+167%
6
TMUs
32
48+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
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 FirePro W4100 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 carries 0 MB. FirePro W4100 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W4100 and System on the Iris Plus Graphics 650.

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4100) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4100) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W4100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650).

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
Encoder
VCE 1.0
QuickSync
Decoder
UVD 4.0
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 650's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 171mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
TDP
50W
15W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
171mm
0mm
Height
69mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
90°C
85-6%
Perf/Watt
29.9
100.0+234%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W4100 came in at $183, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Plus Graphics 650 was 100+% cheaper ($183 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.2 (FirePro W4100) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 650) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Plus Graphics 650 (2017 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W4100Iris Plus Graphics 650
MSRP
$183
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
8.2
Infinity
Codename
Cape Verde
Kaby Lake GT3e
Release
August 13 2014
January 3 2017
Ranking
#766
#718
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