Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs FirePro V8700
Iris Plus Graphics 650
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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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Iris Plus Graphics 650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 650.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Iris Plus Graphics 650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $170), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1004.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1004.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 650 and FirePro V8700
Iris Plus Graphics 650
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 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 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
FirePro V8700
The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,539+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+110% |
| ROPs | 6 | 32+433% |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 650 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 650) vs 10.1 (FirePro V8700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs None (FirePro V8700). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | None |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 254mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 60.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-90% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 254mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 60-29% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+871% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 costs 91.2% less ($155 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers 998.9% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-91% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.0+999% | 9.1 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Cayman |
| Release | January 3 2017 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #718 | #656 |
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