Radeon HD 7730 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Radeon HD 7730
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Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 7730 is positioned at rank 92 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is on rank 403, so the Radeon HD 7730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730
Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 7730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 164.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+164.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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 7730 and Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Radeon HD 7730
The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7730 scores 1,163 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7730 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 28 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7730) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,163 | 1,172 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 7.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 22 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 8+100% | 4 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7730 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7730 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7730 draws 47W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 44.2% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 7730) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 30W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 24.7 | 39.1+58% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7730 launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7730 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.5 (Radeon HD 7730) vs 29.3 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the Radeon HD 7730 offers 164.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-50% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5+165% | 29.3 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Haswell GT3e |
| Release | May 1 2013 | May 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #841 | #835 |
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