Radeon HD 6850 vs Iris Pro Graphics 580
Radeon HD 6850
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Iris Pro Graphics 580
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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 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Pro Graphics 580 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 6850 and Iris Pro Graphics 580
Radeon HD 6850
The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.
Iris Pro Graphics 580
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6850 scores 1,938 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,938 | 1,985+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 960+67% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.488 TFLOPS+36% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+256% | 9 |
| TMUs | 48 | 72+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 6850) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | — | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 draws 127W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 95.3% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6850) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 127W | 45W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 44.1+188% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | Barts | Skylake GT4e |
| Release | October 21 2010 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #692 | #707 |
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