Iris Pro Graphics 5200 vs Radeon R9 M265X

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 R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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 R9 M265X

#438

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1859%

#440

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1685%

#441

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1681%

#445

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1528%

#446

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1518%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

100%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

95%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

94%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M265X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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

The Radeon R9 M265X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M265X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R9 M265X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Pro Graphics 5200 and Radeon R9 M265X

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 R9 M265X

The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 scores 1,172 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is built on Generation 7.5 while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on 22 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 625 MHz.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
G3D Mark Score	1,172	1,167
Architecture	Generation 7.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	22 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	0.8 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+92%	625 MHz
ROPs	4	16+300%
TMUs	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
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 R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 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 R9 M265X's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 5200	Radeon R9 M265X
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Perf/Watt	39.1+151%	15.6

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Value Analysis

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 M265X costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.3 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Radeon R9 M265X offers 32.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M265X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).