Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Firepro W5170M
Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Firepro W5170M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 655.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W5170M 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 655 and Firepro W5170M
Iris Plus Graphics 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
Firepro W5170M
The Firepro W5170M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 25 2014. 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,774 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 scores 1,729 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,729 | 1,774+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz+14% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 655 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro W5170M has 2 GB. The Firepro W5170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 draws 15W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 115.3+95% | 59.1 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT3e | Tropo |
| Release | April 3 2018 | August 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #723 | #662 |
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