Radeon R9 350 vs Iris Pro Graphics 580
Radeon R9 350
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Iris Pro Graphics 580
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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 Radeon R9 350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Pro Graphics 580.
| Insight | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 350 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 R9 350 and Iris Pro Graphics 580
Radeon R9 350
The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.
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 R9 350 scores 1,998 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 350 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 350) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,998 | 1,985 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 2560+344% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.12 TFLOPS+368% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+5% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+611% | 9 |
| TMUs | 160+122% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | 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 R9 350 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 350 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs Quick Sync Video.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 350 draws 300W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R9 350) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 45W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 44.1+558% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 350 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Grenada | Skylake GT4e |
| Release | June 18 2015 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #296 | #707 |
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