Radeon RX Vega 6 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics 650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 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 RX Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 6 and Iris Plus Graphics 650

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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 RX Vega 6 scores 1,492 and the Iris Plus Graphics 650 reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics 650
G3D Mark Score	1,492	1,500
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	4096+967%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+1333%	0.8832 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz+34%	1150 MHz
ROPs	64+967%	6
TMUs	256+433%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	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)

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

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics 650
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 6 draws 295W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 650's 15W — a 180.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics 650
TDP	295W	15W-95%
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	5.1	100.0+1861%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value.