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Radeon HD 5830
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Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Iris Plus Graphics 655 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 655 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 655
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.
Iris Plus Graphics 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726 | 1,729 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 1120+192% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+122% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs QuickSync.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 168.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 280mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.9 | 115.3+1065% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $239 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | Cypress | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | February 25 2010 | April 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #724 | #723 |
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