Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs Radeon HD 4870

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 HD 4870

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1563%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1502%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1484%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1482%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1479%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1470%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1452%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1447%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1433%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1429%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1412%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1409%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1384%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1383%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#226

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1724%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

100%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

97%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

95%

#248

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

93%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#253

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

91%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

89%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

89%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Iris Plus Graphics 640 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / 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 4870 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 Radeon HD 4870

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.

Radeon HD 4870

The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm++ vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
G3D Mark Score	1,353	1,386+2%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm++	55 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8448 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48+20%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
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 Plus Graphics 640 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4870).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	—
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Radeon HD 4870
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	90.2+880%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $25. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).