Radeon R7 +8G vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank 217 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is on rank 403, so the Radeon R7 +8G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200

#392

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1390%

#394

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1260%

#395

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1257%

#399

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1143%

#400

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1135%

#402

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#405

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#406

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#407

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

96%

#408

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#409

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

93%

#410

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

93%

#411

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

92%

#413

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#414

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#415

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

91%

#416

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

89%

#417

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 +8G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 5200.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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.

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 +8G and Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 +8G scores 1,191 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 +8G 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: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score	1,191+2%	1,172
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 7.5
Process Node	28 nm	22 nm
Shading Units	640+100%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS+52%	0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1200 MHz+31%
ROPs	16+300%	4
TMUs	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 +8G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 +8G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 0% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	39.7+2%	39.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 29.3 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 103.1% better value. The Radeon R7 +8G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).