Iris Graphics 6100
VS
Radeon R5 430

Iris Graphics 6100 vs Radeon R5 430

Intel

Iris Graphics 6100

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R5 430

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1030 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430

#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
100%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
93%
#293
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
723%
#295
655%
#296
654%
#300
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
594%
#301
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
590%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
100%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
100%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
98%
#309
Radeon R7 A8-8650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
98%
#312
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
95%
#314
GeForce GT 720A
MSRP: $40|Avg: $40
94%
#315
GeForce MX110
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Graphics 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 R5 430

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 6100 scores 899 and the Radeon R5 430 reaches 886 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 6100 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon R5 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 320 (Radeon R5 430). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
G3D Mark Score
899+1%
886
Architecture
Generation 8.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384+20%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.768 TFLOPS+17%
0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1030 MHz+3%
ROPs
6
8+33%
TMUs
48+140%
20

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
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 Iris Graphics 6100 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 430 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Graphics 6100) vs None (Radeon R5 430). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,VC-1 (Iris Graphics 6100) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430).

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
Encoder
QuickSync
None
Decoder
QuickSync
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,VC-1
H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 6100 draws 15W versus the Radeon R5 430's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 350W (Radeon R5 430). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
TDP
15W-50%
30W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
168mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85
75-12%
Perf/Watt
59.9+103%
29.5
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Value Analysis

The Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 and now averages $50. The Iris Graphics 6100 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) vs 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) — the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureIris Graphics 6100Radeon R5 430
MSRP
$0-100%
$59
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$50
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
17.7
Codename
Broadwell GT3
Jet
Release
January 5 2015
May 15 2016
Ranking
#913
#922