Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs Radeon R9 M365X

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 R9 M365X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1831%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1660%

#438

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1655%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1505%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1495%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

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GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

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Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

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Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

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Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

95%

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Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

94%

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Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

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GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

93%

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Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

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Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
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

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 $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+237.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon R9 M365X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 650 and Radeon R9 M365X

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.

Radeon R9 M365X

The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
G3D Mark Score	1,500+1%	1,482
Architecture	Generation 9.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS	1.184 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+24%	925 MHz
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48+20%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
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 650 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	Radeon R9 M365X
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+405%	19.8

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers 237.8% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).