Iris Plus Graphics 655
VS
Radeon HD 5830

Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Radeon HD 5830

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). 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 Radeon HD 5830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 655 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 Radeon HD 5830

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 scores 1,729 and the Radeon HD 5830 reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm+++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score
1,729
1,726
Architecture
Generation 9.5
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm+++
40 nm
Shading Units
384
1120+192%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8064 TFLOPS
1.792 TFLOPS+122%
ROPs
6
16+167%
TMUs
48
56+17%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
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 655 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5830 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
1 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
128 GB/s
Bus Width
System
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
DirectX
12 (12_1)+7%
11.2
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 2.2.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
Encoder
QuickSync
UVD 2.2
Decoder
QuickSync
UVD 2.2
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 168.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 280mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
TDP
15W-91%
175W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
2x 6-pin
Length
0mm
280mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
115.3+1065%
9.9
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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 and now averages $30. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon HD 5830
MSRP
$0-100%
$239
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$30
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
57.5
Codename
Coffee Lake GT3e
Cypress
Release
April 3 2018
February 25 2010
Ranking
#723
#724