Radeon HD 5830
VS
Iris Plus Graphics

Radeon HD 5830 vs Iris Plus Graphics

AMD

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Plus Graphics

Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon HD 5830 is significantly newer (2010 vs 0). The Radeon HD 5830 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (280mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Iris Plus Graphics, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 28.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+28.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon HD 5830 and Iris Plus Graphics

AMD

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the Iris Plus Graphics reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics).

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score
1,726
1,789+4%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Generation 11.0
Process Node
40 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
1120+119%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.792 TFLOPS+75%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
56+75%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 5830 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX
11.2
12_1+7%
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs QuickSync.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder
UVD 2.2
QuickSync
Decoder
UVD 2.2
QuickSync
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 168.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 280mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
TDP
175W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
280mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
9.9
119.3+1105%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Plus Graphics launched at $100 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 5830 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 44.7 (Iris Plus Graphics) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 28.6% better value.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830Iris Plus Graphics
MSRP
$239
$100-58%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-25%
$40
Performance per Dollar
57.5+29%
44.7
Codename
Cypress
Ice Lake GT2
Release
February 25 2010
sem dados
Ranking
#724
#714