Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 640 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 Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega 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: 1,348 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U uses Vega, both on 14 nm++ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,353 | 1,348 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8448 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 8+33% |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 1W |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 90.2 | 89.9 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | January 3 2017 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #767 | #831 |
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