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Radeon R9 255
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 255 and Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Radeon R9 255
The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 255 scores 1,501 and the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 reaches 1,538 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 255 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 255) vs 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200).
| Feature | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,501 | 1,538+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.29 TFLOPS+289% | 0.8448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+433% | 6 |
| TMUs | 112+133% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 255 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 255 draws 190W versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 15W — a 170.7% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R9 255) vs 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 15W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9 | 102.5+1197% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) vs Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 255 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Tonga | Broadwell GT3e |
| Release | September 2 2014 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #365 | #763 |
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