Iris Pro Graphics P6300 vs Radeon HD 4890
Iris Pro Graphics P6300
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4890 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4890 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 P6300 and Radeon HD 4890
Iris Pro Graphics P6300
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.
Radeon HD 4890
The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 scores 1,582 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,582+2% | 1,546 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+121% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P6300 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 170.7% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-92% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 6-pin |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5+1202% | 8.1 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 95.6% better value. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-40% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6 | 61.8+96% |
| Codename | Broadwell GT3e | RV790 |
| Release | September 5 2014 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #755 | #762 |
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