Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs FirePro M40003
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M40003 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 640.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 FirePro M40003 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 Plus Graphics 640 and FirePro M40003
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.
FirePro M40003
The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 512 (FirePro M40003). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,353 | 1,364 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8448 TFLOPS+22% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 12 (FirePro M40003). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 75% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-55% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 82mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 90.2+118% | 41.3 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 costs 100+% less ($72 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $72 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 18.9 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Chelsea |
| Release | January 3 2017 | June 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #767 | #752 |
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