Radeon R9 M365X vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

95%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M365X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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.

Radeon R9 M365X Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M365X and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,482	1,500+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+1233%	48
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1100 MHz+19%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 144.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP	75W	12W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	19.8	125.0+531%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).