Iris Pro Graphics 5200 vs Radeon R7 +8G

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 Radeon R7 +8G is on rank 217, so the Radeon R7 +8G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200

#392

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1390%

#394

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1260%

#395

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1257%

#399

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1143%

#400

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1135%

#402

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#405

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#406

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#407

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

96%

#408

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#409

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

93%

#410

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

93%

#411

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

92%

#413

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#414

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#415

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

91%

#416

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

89%

#417

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 +8G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB 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	Radeon R7 +8G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R7 +8G
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 Pro Graphics 5200 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Pro Graphics 5200 and Radeon R7 +8G

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.

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 scores 1,172 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is built on Generation 7.5 while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on 22 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score	1,172	1,191+2%
Architecture	Generation 7.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	22 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.171 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+31%	915 MHz
ROPs	4	16+300%
TMUs	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R7 +8G
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 Pro Graphics 5200 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 +8G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R7 +8G
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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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R7 +8G
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	39.1	39.7+2%

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Value Analysis

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.3 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 103.1% better value. The Radeon R7 +8G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).