Iris Plus Graphics vs Iris Graphics 5100

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Aggregate performance score

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

Iris Graphics 5100
2013
30 Watt
1.93

Iris Plus Graphics outperforms Iris Graphics 5100 by a whopping 144% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking915659
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency4.4121.53
ArchitectureGeneration 7.5 (2013)Generation 11.0 (2019−2021)
GPU code nameHaswell GT3Ice Lake GT2
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date27 May 2013 (11 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 cores320512
Core clock speed200 MHzno data
Boost clock speed1100 MHz1000 MHz
Number of transistors1,300 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology22 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)30 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate44.0032.00
Floating-point processing power0.704 TFLOPS1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs48
TMUs4032

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 BusPCIe 3.0 x1
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 DependentNo outputs

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 compatibility

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

DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.1no data
OpenGL4.34.6
OpenCL1.2no data
Vulkan+-

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.

Iris Graphics 5100 1.93
Iris Plus Graphics 4.71
+144%

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 740
Iris Plus Graphics 1812
+145%

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 HD13
−131%
30−35
+131%
4K7
−129%
16−18
+129%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 5−6
−140%
12−14
+140%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−125%
18−20
+125%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 5−6
−140%
12−14
+140%
Battlefield 5 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−125%
18−20
+125%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Fortnite 7−8
−129%
16−18
+129%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−133%
21−24
+133%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−12
−118%
24−27
+118%
Valorant 35−40
−137%
90−95
+137%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 5−6
−140%
12−14
+140%
Battlefield 5 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−125%
18−20
+125%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 31
−142%
75−80
+142%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Dota 2 18
−122%
40−45
+122%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Fortnite 7−8
−129%
16−18
+129%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−133%
21−24
+133%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Grand Theft Auto V 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%
Metro Exodus 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−12
−118%
24−27
+118%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 7−8
−129%
16−18
+129%
Valorant 35−40
−137%
90−95
+137%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−125%
18−20
+125%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Dota 2 17
−135%
40−45
+135%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−133%
21−24
+133%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−12
−118%
24−27
+118%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 7−8
−129%
16−18
+129%
Valorant 35−40
−137%
90−95
+137%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 7−8
−129%
16−18
+129%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 12−14
−125%
27−30
+125%
Grand Theft Auto V 0−1 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
−131%
30−33
+131%
Valorant 12−14
−131%
30−33
+131%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
−125%
9−10
+125%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−133%
35−40
+133%
Valorant 9−10
−133%
21−24
+133%

4K
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Dota 2 6
−133%
14−16
+133%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−100%
4−5
+100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 3−4
−133%
7−8
+133%

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

  • Iris Plus Graphics is 131% faster in 1080p
  • Iris Plus Graphics is 129% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.93 4.71
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 15 Watt

Iris Plus Graphics has a 144% higher aggregate performance score, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Iris Plus Graphics 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 Iris Plus Graphics is a desktop one.

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