Iris Plus Graphics vs Radeon R9 M485X

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon R9 M485X with Iris Plus Graphics, including specs and performance data.

R9 M485X
2016
8 GB GDDR5, 250 Watt
9.52
+102%

R9 M485X outperforms Iris Plus Graphics by a whopping 102% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking467651
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency2.6321.69
ArchitectureGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)Generation 11.0 (2019−2021)
GPU code nameAmethystIce Lake GT2
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date15 May 2016 (8 years ago)no data

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 cores2048512
Core clock speed723 MHzno data
Boost clock speedno data1000 MHz
Number of transistors5,000 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate92.5432.00
Floating-point processing power2.961 TFLOPS1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs328
TMUs12832

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).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x1
Widthno dataIGP
Supplementary power connectorsNoneno 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 typeGDDR5System Shared
Maximum RAM amount8 GBSystem Shared
Memory bus width256 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speed1250 MHzSystem Shared
Memory bandwidth160.0 GB/sno data
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 ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

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

DirectX12 (12_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.3no data
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.0no data
Vulkan1.2.131-

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.

R9 M485X 9.52
+102%
Iris Plus Graphics 4.72

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.

R9 M485X 3660
+102%
Iris Plus Graphics 1814

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+113%
8−9
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
+111%
9−10
−111%
Elden Ring 27−30
+133%
12−14
−133%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+121%
14−16
−121%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+113%
8−9
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
+111%
9−10
−111%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
+111%
18−20
−111%
Metro Exodus 24−27
+117%
12−14
−117%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
+108%
12−14
−108%
Valorant 35−40
+125%
16−18
−125%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+121%
14−16
−121%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+113%
8−9
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
+111%
9−10
−111%
Dota 2 30−35
+113%
16−18
−113%
Elden Ring 27−30
+133%
12−14
−133%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+122%
18−20
−122%
Fortnite 55−60
+107%
27−30
−107%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
+111%
18−20
−111%
Grand Theft Auto V 30−35
+113%
16−18
−113%
Metro Exodus 24−27
+117%
12−14
−117%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 70−75
+111%
35−40
−111%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
+108%
12−14
−108%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 27−30
+107%
14−16
−107%
Valorant 35−40
+125%
16−18
−125%
World of Tanks 130−140
+114%
65−70
−114%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+121%
14−16
−121%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+113%
8−9
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
+111%
9−10
−111%
Dota 2 30−35
+113%
16−18
−113%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+122%
18−20
−122%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
+111%
18−20
−111%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 70−75
+111%
35−40
−111%
Valorant 35−40
+125%
16−18
−125%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 12−14
+140%
5−6
−140%
Elden Ring 12−14
+117%
6−7
−117%
Grand Theft Auto V 12−14
+117%
6−7
−117%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 45−50
+119%
21−24
−119%
Red Dead Redemption 2 8−9
+167%
3−4
−167%
World of Tanks 65−70
+127%
30−33
−127%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 18−20
+125%
8−9
−125%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+129%
14−16
−129%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%
Far Cry 5 20−22
+122%
9−10
−122%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+110%
10−11
−110%
Metro Exodus 18−20
+125%
8−9
−125%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
+117%
6−7
−117%
Valorant 24−27
+140%
10−11
−140%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Dota 2 20−22
+122%
9−10
−122%
Elden Ring 6−7
+200%
2−3
−200%
Grand Theft Auto V 20−22
+122%
9−10
−122%
Metro Exodus 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 27−30
+133%
12−14
−133%
Red Dead Redemption 2 6−7
+200%
2−3
−200%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22
+122%
9−10
−122%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 8−9
+167%
3−4
−167%
Counter-Strike 2 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Dota 2 20−22
+122%
9−10
−122%
Far Cry 5 10−12
+120%
5−6
−120%
Fortnite 10−11
+150%
4−5
−150%
Forza Horizon 4 12−14
+140%
5−6
−140%
Valorant 9−10
+125%
4−5
−125%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.52 4.72
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 15 Watt

R9 M485X has a 101.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Iris Plus Graphics, on the other hand, has a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 1566.7% lower power consumption.

The Radeon R9 M485X is our recommended choice as it beats the Iris Plus Graphics in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon R9 M485X is a notebook card while Iris Plus Graphics 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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