Iris Plus Graphics 655
VS
Radeon R9 M375X

Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Radeon R9 M375X

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M375X

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1015 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.

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 M375X

#412
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1587%
#414
1439%
#415
1435%
#419
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1305%
#420
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1296%
#422
Radeon R9 M375X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
100%
#423
Radeon HD 6620G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#424
Radeon R5 310
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#425
Radeon HD 7690M XT
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
98%
#426
Radeon HD 7600G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#427
Radeon R7 A265
MSRP: $149|Avg: $149
98%
#428
Radeon R9 M470
MSRP: $350|Avg: $80
97%
#429
Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#431
Radeon R5 M430
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
96%
#432
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
96%
#433
GeForce 810A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
96%
#434
GeForce GT 520MX
MSRP: $45|Avg: $10
95%
#435
Radeon R5 330
MSRP: $81|Avg: $45
94%
#437
Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon 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

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 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.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon 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)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon R9 M375X
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
80 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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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.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon 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
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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).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 655Radeon 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