Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs Radeon R7 M465X

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M465X

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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Radeon R7 M465X

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 M465X is significantly newer (2016 vs 0). The Radeon R7 M465X 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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M465X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M465X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and Radeon R7 M465X

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.

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
G3D Mark Score	1,789	1,787
Architecture	Generation 11.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+8%	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+8%	925 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	32	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
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 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465X has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M465X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). 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 (Radeon R7 M465X).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
Encoder	Quick Sync 7	VCE (Early)
Decoder	Quick Sync 7	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	Radeon R7 M465X
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	119.3+401%	23.8

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.