Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
VS
Radeon HD 4890

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 vs Radeon HD 4890

Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 4890

2009Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4890 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

InsightIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 4890 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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 and Radeon HD 4890

Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 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: 1,538 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

Graphics Performance

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 scores 1,538 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).

FeatureIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
G3D Mark Score
1,538
1,546
Architecture
Generation 8.0
TeraScale
Process Node
14 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
384
800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8448 TFLOPS
1.36 TFLOPS+61%
ROPs
6
16+167%
TMUs
48+20%
40

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 170.7% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

FeatureIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
TDP
15W-92%
190W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt
102.5+1165%
8.1
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Value Analysis

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).

FeatureIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Radeon HD 4890
MSRP
$0-100%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$25
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
61.8
Codename
Broadwell GT3e
RV790
Release
September 5 2014
April 2 2009
Ranking
#763
#762