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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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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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 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 | 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 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 and Iris Plus Graphics 655
Iris Plus Graphics
The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 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.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 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 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) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| 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_1 (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: QuickSync vs QuickSync.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | QuickSync |
| Decoder | QuickSync | QuickSync |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 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) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 119.3+3% | 115.3 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.7 (Iris Plus Graphics) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.7 | Infinity |
| Codename | Ice Lake GT2 | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | sem dados | April 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #714 | #723 |
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