Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs Firepro W5170M
Iris Plus Graphics 950
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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 Firepro W5170M is significantly newer (2014 vs 0). The Firepro W5170M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro W5170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) | 🛑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 Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 950 and Firepro W5170M
Iris Plus Graphics 950
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 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 950 scores 1,789 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,789 | 1,774 |
| Architecture | Generation 11.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+8% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | 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 950 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 950 | 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 950) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync 7 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync 7 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 119.3+102% | 59.1 |
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