Iris Pro Graphics P6300 vs Radeon Vega 8
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Iris Pro Graphics P6300, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Vega 8
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 Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 scores 1,582 and the Radeon Vega 8 reaches 1,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1900 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,582 | 1,569 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 448+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+177% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1900 MHz+138% |
| ROPs | 6 | 8+33% |
| TMUs | 48+71% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 8's 45W — a 100% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-67% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5+202% | 34.9 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) vs 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 24.1% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6 | 39.2+24% |
| Codename | Broadwell GT3e | Cezanne |
| Release | September 5 2014 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #755 | #601 |
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