Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Radeon RX Vega 8
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ 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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 8.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| 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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300 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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300
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.
Iris Pro Graphics P6300
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 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 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 uses Generation 8.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,540 | 1,582+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 1190 MHz+49% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 8+33% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 12 (11_1) (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 15W — a 0% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 102.7 | 105.5+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 31.6 |
| Codename | Vega | Broadwell GT3e |
| Release | February 1 2018 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #372 | #755 |
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