Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs UHD Graphics

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Intel UHD Graphics
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 650 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 650 and Intel UHD Graphics

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.

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 and the Intel UHD Graphics reaches 1,511 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel UHD Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,511
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Generation 11.0
Process Node	14 nm++	10 nm+
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS+130%	0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+53%	750 MHz
ROPs	6	8+33%
TMUs	48+200%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel UHD Graphics
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 40% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel UHD Graphics
TDP	15W	10W-33%
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	151.1+51%

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel UHD Graphics
MSRP	$0	$0
Avg Price (30d)	$15	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	100.0	Infinity
Codename	Kaby Lake GT3e	Jasper Lake GT1
Release	January 3 2017	January 11 2021
Ranking	#718	#666