Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
Iris Plus Graphics 650
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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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| 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 650 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 650 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,477 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 14 nm++ vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+2% | 1,477 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2100 MHz+83% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+2% | 98.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Vega |
| Release | January 3 2017 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #718 | #545 |
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