
Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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% |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Iris 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 |
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