Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

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 is significantly newer (2018 vs 0). 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 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 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. 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 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)
Longevity	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 655 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and Iris Plus Graphics 655

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
G3D Mark Score	1,789+3%	1,729
Architecture	Generation 11.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	10 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+27%	0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1050 MHz+5%
ROPs	8+33%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Encoder	Quick Sync 7	QuickSync
Decoder	Quick Sync 7	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 0% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Iris Plus Graphics 655
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	119.3+3%	115.3

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers NaN% better value.