Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
VS
Iris Plus Graphics 655

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 655.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 RX Vega 11 Processor and Iris Plus Graphics 655

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor scores 1,769 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is built on GCN 5.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
G3D Mark Score
1,769+2%
1,729
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
704+83%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+118%
0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1251 MHz+19%
1050 MHz
ROPs
8+33%
6
TMUs
44
48+9%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
Shared
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
System
System
Bus Width
System
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
Encoder
VCE 3.4
QuickSync
Decoder
UVD 7.0
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor draws 35W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 80% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
TDP
35W
15W-57%
Recommended PSU
1W
1W
Power Connector
Integrated
Integrated
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85
Perf/Watt
50.5
115.3+128%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers NaN% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorIris Plus Graphics 655
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
Raven
Coffee Lake GT3e
Release
May 10 2018
April 3 2018
Ranking
#673
#723