Radeon R7 240 vs Iris Graphics 6100
Radeon R7 240
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Iris Graphics 6100
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R7 240 is positioned at rank #103 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 240
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Graphics 6100.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 240 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 R7 240 and Iris Graphics 6100
Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R7 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
Iris Graphics 6100
The Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 899 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the Iris Graphics 6100 reaches 899 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Graphics 6100 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 240) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 6100). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 902 | 899 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+71% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz | 1000 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 8+33% | 6 |
| TMUs | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 6100 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the Iris Graphics 6100's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 6100). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 15W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.1 | 59.9+99% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 6100 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) — the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 6100 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Iris Graphics 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Oland | Broadwell GT3 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | January 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #911 | #913 |
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