Iris Pro Graphics P580 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Iris Pro Graphics P580
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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. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is positioned at rank #326 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics P580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Iris Pro Graphics P580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 400.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+400.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 P580 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Iris Pro Graphics P580
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,026 points.
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 scores 2,026 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 7 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics P580) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 1.21 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P580) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,026 | 2,024 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 1408+144% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.21 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+329% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1845 MHz+76% |
| ROPs | 9 | 32+256% |
| TMUs | 72 | 88+22% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 draws 15W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 152% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P580) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-86% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Perf/Watt | 135.1+634% | 18.4 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics P580 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.8 (Iris Pro Graphics P580) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Iris Pro Graphics P580 offers 404.5% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-80% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.8+404% | 6.7 |
| Codename | Skylake GT4e | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #678 | #297 |
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