Radeon R9 M365X vs Iris Plus Graphics 650

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 R9 M365X is positioned at rank #445 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 R9 M365X

#435

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1831%

#437

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1660%

#438

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1655%

#442

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1505%

#443

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1495%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

98%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

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97%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

95%

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Radeon R7 M380

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94%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

94%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

93%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Iris Plus Graphics 650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+237.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 R9 M365X Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M365X and Iris Plus Graphics 650

Radeon R9 M365X

The Radeon R9 M365X 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.

Iris Plus Graphics 650

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M365X scores 1,482 and the Iris Plus Graphics 650 reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M365X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
G3D Mark Score	1,482	1,500+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+34%	0.8832 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1150 MHz+24%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	40	48+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
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 R9 M365X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
VRAM Capacity	4 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 R9 M365X draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 650's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics 650
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	19.8	100.0+405%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers 237.8% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).