Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U vs Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU).
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1876.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1876.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Ryzen 5 5500U and Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U scores 2,024 and the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) reaches 2,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 7 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 64 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,024+1% | 2,000 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+2100% | 64 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+68% | 1100 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U draws 110W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)'s 12W — a 160.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 12W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4 | 166.7+806% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) costs 95% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 133.3 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers 1889.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $15-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 133.3+1890% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Ice Lake G7 Gen. 11 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #297 | #672 |
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