
Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Radeon R9 M375X

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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375X
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 Radeon R9 M375X 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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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
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 R9 M375X

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.

Radeon R9 M375X
The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 scores 1,729 and the Radeon R9 M375X reaches 1,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R9 M375X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375X). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1015 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,729+1% | 1,711 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 1.299 TFLOPS+61% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz+3% | 1015 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M375X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M375X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 115.3+406% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Radeon R9 M375X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 34.2 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT3e | Tropo |
| Release | April 3 2018 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #723 | #727 |
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