Iris Xe Graphics MAX vs Radeon HD 5850

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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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Xe Graphics MAX

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262%

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GeForce GTX 1630

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253%

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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235%

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Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

231%

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

231%

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

226%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

219%

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GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

208%

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GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

197%

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GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

174%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

166%

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GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

158%

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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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144%

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Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

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99%

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85%

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84%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

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68%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

64%

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63%

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Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

56%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

55%

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Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

53%

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GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

51%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

51%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

49%

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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

48%

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MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

47%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Iris Xe Graphics MAX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 5850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Iris Xe Graphics MAX, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.2%)
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 Xe Graphics MAX Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics MAX and Radeon HD 5850

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 31 2020. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1650 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,972 points.

Radeon HD 5850

The Radeon HD 5850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX scores 1,972 and the Radeon HD 5850 reaches 1,955 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is built on Generation 12.1 while the Radeon HD 5850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5850). Raw compute: 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5850).

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
G3D Mark Score	1,972	1,955
Architecture	Generation 12.1	TeraScale 2
Process Node	10 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	1440+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.534 TFLOPS+21%	2.088 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	72+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
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 Xe Graphics MAX comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5850 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	128 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5850).

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
Encoder	QuickSync	—
Decoder	QuickSync	—
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 5850's 151W — a 143.2% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5850). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics MAX	Radeon HD 5850
TDP	25W-83%	151W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	78.9+512%	12.9

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 5850 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 65.2 (Radeon HD 5850) — the Radeon HD 5850 offers 32.3% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).