CPU
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Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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GeForce GT 650M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is positioned at rank 403 and the GeForce GT 650M is on rank 188, so the GeForce GT 650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 GeForce GT 650M 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 Pro Graphics 5200 and GeForce GT 650M
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.
GeForce GT 650M
The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 scores 1,172 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is built on Generation 7.5 while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on 22 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,172 | 1,187+1% |
| Architecture | Generation 7.5 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 22 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+5% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz+26% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 4 | 16+300% |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Graphics 5200 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 40% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 39.1+48% | 26.4 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Haswell GT3e | GK107 |
| Release | May 27 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #835 | #828 |
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