UHD Graphics 730 vs Iris Graphics 5100

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Iris Graphics 5100 with UHD Graphics 730, including specs and performance data.

Iris Graphics 5100
2013
30 Watt
1.94

UHD Graphics 730 outperforms Iris Graphics 5100 by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking905687
Place by popularitynot in top-10076
Power efficiency4.4519.14
ArchitectureGeneration 7.5 (2013)Generation 12.2 (2022−2023)
GPU code nameHaswell GT3Raptor Lake GT1
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date27 May 2013 (11 years ago)3 January 2023 (2 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. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores320192
Core clock speed200 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speed1100 MHz1550 MHz
Number of transistors1,300 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology22 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)30 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate44.0018.60
Floating-point processing power0.704 TFLOPS0.5952 TFLOPS
ROPs46
TMUs4012

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).

InterfaceRing BusRing Bus
Widthno dataIGP

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 typeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Maximum RAM amountSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory bus widthSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory clock speedSystem SharedSystem Shared
Shared memory+no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsPortable Device DependentMotherboard Dependent

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.6
OpenGL4.34.6
OpenCL1.23.0
Vulkan+1.3

Synthetic benchmark performance

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Iris Graphics 5100 1.94
UHD Graphics 730 4.17
+115%

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.

Iris Graphics 5100 746
UHD Graphics 730 1603
+115%

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 HD12
−100%
24−27
+100%
4K6
−100%
12−14
+100%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−110%
21−24
+110%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−100%
10−11
+100%
Elden Ring 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
−100%
8−9
+100%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−110%
21−24
+110%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−100%
10−11
+100%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
−90.9%
21−24
+90.9%
Metro Exodus 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Red Dead Redemption 2 8−9
−100%
16−18
+100%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
−100%
8−9
+100%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−110%
21−24
+110%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−100%
10−11
+100%
Dota 2 6
−100%
12−14
+100%
Elden Ring 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Far Cry 5 14
−114%
30−33
+114%
Fortnite 10−11
−110%
21−24
+110%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
−90.9%
21−24
+90.9%
Grand Theft Auto V 4−5
−100%
8−9
+100%
Metro Exodus 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
−111%
40−45
+111%
Red Dead Redemption 2 8−9
−100%
16−18
+100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 5
−100%
10−11
+100%
World of Tanks 31
−110%
65−70
+110%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
−100%
8−9
+100%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−110%
21−24
+110%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−100%
10−11
+100%
Dota 2 17
−106%
35−40
+106%
Far Cry 5 12−14
−108%
27−30
+108%
Forza Horizon 4 10−12
−90.9%
21−24
+90.9%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
−111%
40−45
+111%

1440p
High Preset

Elden Ring 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
−108%
27−30
+108%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
World of Tanks 12−14
−100%
24−27
+100%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 0−1 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−100%
18−20
+100%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Far Cry 5 6−7
−100%
12−14
+100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 3−4
−100%
6−7
+100%
Valorant 8−9
−100%
16−18
+100%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
−87.5%
30−33
+87.5%
Elden Ring 0−1 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−100%
30−33
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 5−6
−100%
10−11
+100%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
−100%
30−33
+100%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Dota 2 6
−100%
12−14
+100%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Fortnite 0−1 0−1
Valorant 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%

This is how Iris Graphics 5100 and UHD Graphics 730 compete in popular games:

  • UHD Graphics 730 is 100% faster in 1080p
  • UHD Graphics 730 is 100% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.94 4.17
Recency 27 May 2013 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 15 Watt

UHD Graphics 730 has a 114.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The UHD Graphics 730 is our recommended choice as it beats the Iris Graphics 5100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Iris Graphics 5100 is a notebook card while UHD Graphics 730 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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