Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs FirePro W5130M

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 FirePro W5130M

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210%

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FirePro W5130M

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100%

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56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% 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 W5130M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5130M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 640 and FirePro W5130M

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 W5130M

The FirePro W5130M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,408 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	FirePro W5130M
G3D Mark Score	1,353	1,408+4%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8448 TFLOPS	0.9472 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+19%	925 MHz
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48+50%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	FirePro W5130M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	FirePro W5130M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	FirePro W5130M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	FirePro W5130M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	VCE 2.0
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.