Iris Graphics 6100 vs Radeon 520
Iris Graphics 6100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Graphics 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Iris Graphics 6100 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 Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon 520
Iris Graphics 6100
The Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Generation 8.0 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: 899 points.
Radeon 520
The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 6100 scores 899 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 6100 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 899+3% | 874 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+58% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1183 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Graphics 6100 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 520 has 512 MB. The Radeon 520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 6100 draws 15W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 250W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.9+242% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The Iris Graphics 6100 costs 100+% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 6100 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $78 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $78 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 11.2 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT3 | Lexa |
| Release | January 5 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #913 | #668 |
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