Radeon RX Vega 8
VS
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

2018Core: 720 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 8 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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 8 and Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 reaches 1,538 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses Generation 8.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
G3D Mark Score
1,540
1,538
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Generation 8.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Boost Clock
1190 MHz+8%
1100 MHz
ROPs
8+33%
6
TMUs
32
48+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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 8 draws 15W versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 15W — a 0% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
TDP
15W
15W
Recommended PSU
1W
1W
Power Connector
Integrated
Integrated
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
102.7
102.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers NaN% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
Vega
Broadwell GT3e
Release
February 1 2018
September 5 2014
Ranking
#372
#763