Radeon Vega 6
VS
Iris Plus Graphics 640

Radeon Vega 6 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

AMD

Radeon Vega 6

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 640

2017Core: 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.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 6.

InsightRadeon Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
🛑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 640 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 Vega 6 and Iris Plus Graphics 640

AMD

Radeon Vega 6

The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 640

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 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 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 6 scores 1,309 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 6) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
G3D Mark Score
1,309
1,353+3%
Architecture
GCN 5.1
Generation 9.5
Process Node
7 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
448+17%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.702 TFLOPS+101%
0.8448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1900 MHz+73%
1100 MHz
ROPs
8+33%
6
TMUs
28
48+71%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
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 Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
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 Vega 6 draws 45W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 100% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
TDP
45W
15W-67%
Recommended PSU
1W
0W-100%
Power Connector
Integrated
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
29.1
90.2+210%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Iris Plus Graphics 640
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
Cezanne
Kaby Lake GT3e
Release
April 13 2021
January 3 2017
Ranking
#601
#767