Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs FirePro W5100
Aggregate performance score
We've compared FirePro W5100 with Iris Plus Graphics 650, including specs and performance data.
W5100 outperforms Plus Graphics 650 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 600 | 738 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 11.20 | 21.80 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) | Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) |
| GPU code name | Bonaire | Kaby Lake GT3e |
| Market segment | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 31 March 2014 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2017 (9 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 768 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 930 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1150 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 2,080 million | 189 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 44.64 | 55.20 |
| Floating-point processing power | 1.428 TFLOPS | 0.8832 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 6 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | no data |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | no data |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | Ring Bus |
| Length | 171 mm | no data |
| Width | 1-slot | no data |
| Form factor | full height / half length | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 1500 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort | Portable Device Dependent |
| StereoOutput3D | + | - |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | no data |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | - |
| HD сomponent video output | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Quick Sync | no data | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.3 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 35−40
+37.1%
| 22
−37.1%
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FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 10−11
+0%
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10−11
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
+0%
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| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 6−7
+0%
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6−7
+0%
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Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 10−11
+0%
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10−11
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+0%
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12−14
+0%
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| Fortnite | 24−27
+0%
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24−27
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 20−22
+0%
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20−22
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| Valorant | 55−60
+0%
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55−60
+0%
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Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 10−11
+0%
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10−11
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 75−80
+0%
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75−80
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 30
+0%
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30
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+0%
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12−14
+0%
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| Fortnite | 24−27
+0%
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24−27
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 20−22
+0%
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20−22
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 8
+0%
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8
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+0%
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12−14
+0%
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| Valorant | 55−60
+0%
|
55−60
+0%
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Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 25
+0%
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25
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 20−22
+0%
|
20−22
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+0%
|
16−18
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Valorant | 55−60
+0%
|
55−60
+0%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 24−27
+0%
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24−27
+0%
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1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
+0%
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
+0%
|
| Valorant | 40−45
+0%
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40−45
+0%
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1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 7−8
+0%
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7−8
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11
+0%
|
10−11
+0%
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 6−7
+0%
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6−7
+0%
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1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+0%
|
16−18
+0%
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| Valorant | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
+0%
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4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 14−16
+0%
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14−16
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
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4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
This is how FirePro W5100 and Iris Plus Graphics 650 compete in popular games:
- FirePro W5100 is 37% faster in 1080p
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 57 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 7.23 | 4.22 |
| Recency | 31 March 2014 | 3 January 2017 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 15 Watt |
FirePro W5100 has a 42% higher aggregate performance score.
Iris Plus Graphics 650, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 88% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 50% more advanced lithography process, and 70% lower power consumption.
The FirePro W5100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Iris Plus Graphics 650 in performance tests.
Be aware that FirePro W5100 is a workstation graphics card while Iris Plus Graphics 650 is a notebook one.
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