Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
Iris Plus Graphics 950
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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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 0). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U 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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,778 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U reaches 1,778 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U uses Vega, both on 10 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,789 | 1,778 |
| Architecture | Generation 11.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2100 MHz+110% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync 7 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync 7 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 78.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 78-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 119.3 | 118.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U offers NaN% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Ice Lake GT2 | Vega |
| Release | sem dados | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #634 | #545 |
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