Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (GT3e) is a processor graphics card announced in September 2017. As the successor to the Intel Iris Graphics 650 (Kaby Lake), the Iris Plus Graphics 655 is used for 28-Watt Coffee Lake-U models. The biggest difference is the doubled eDRAM-cache at 128 MB. There should not be any big changes compared to the Iris Graphics 650.

The so called GT3e version of the Kaby Lake GPU still has 48 Execution Units (EUs), which can reach up to 1200 MHz (previously 1100 MHz) depending on the model. Besides eDRAM cache, the Iris 655 can also access the system memory (2x 64 Bit DDR3L-2133/DDR4-2400) via processor interface.

Compared to the Iris Plus 640 from the 15-Watt models, the Iris 655 only has a slightly higher maximum clock as well as almost twice the TDP, which allows a better utilization of the Turbo Boost potential.

Performance

The exact performance of the Iris Plus Graphics 655 depends on the CPU model, because maximum clock as well as the size of the L3 cache can differ a bit. The system memory (DDR3/DDR4) will influence the performance as well.

The fastest chips are high-clocked Core i7 models like the Core i7-8559U. Depending on the game, the Iris Plus 655 will probably be on par with a dedicated GeForce 930M or GeForce 940MX and can handle smooth gameplay in modern titles in low up to medium settings.

Features

The reworked video engine now fully supports hardware decoding of H.265/HEVC videos. Contrary to Skylake, however, Kaby Lake can now also decode H.265/HEVC Main 10 with a 10-bit color depth as well as Google's VP9 codec. The video output is possible via DP 1.2/eDP 1.3 (up to 3840 x 2160 @60 Hz), whereas HDMI is also supported in the older 1.4a standard. An HDMI 2.0 output can be added via converter from DisplayPort. The GPU can drive up to three displays simultaneously.

Power Consumption

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is used for 28-Watt processor and therefore small/medium-sized notebooks.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

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The Intel UHD Graphics 620 (GT2) is an integrated graphics unit, which can be found in various ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processors of the Kaby Lake Refresh generation (8th generation Core). Compared to the similar named Intel HD Graphics 620 in the 2016 Kaby Lake CPUs, only the name changed from HD to UHD. It is clocked with up to 1.150 MHz and therefore 100 MHz higher than the old HD Graphics 620 (max. 1.050 MHz) and offer a comparable performance. Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the HD 620 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3/DDR4).

Performance

The exact performance of the UHD Graphics 620 depends on various factors like L3 cache size, memory configuration (DDR3/DDR4) and maximum clock rate of the specific model and as is similar to the Intel HD Graphics 620 and Intel HD Graphics 630. Compared to the average HD Graphics 620, the UHD graphics profits from the quad-core CPU a bit in our gaming benchmarks. Therefore, should be positioned between a GeForce 910M and 920M dedicated graphics card from Nvidia. For games, the drivers however are not that fast updated and tested as with GeForce graphics cards. In our tests, the UHD 620 is most suited for casual games like Team Fortress 2, Rocket League or Farming Simulator 17. See below for a list of modern games tested with various models.

Features

The revised video engine now supports H.265/HEVC Main10 profile in hardware with 10 bit colors. Furthermore, Googles VP9 codec can also be hardware decoded. The first models do not support HDCP 2.2 and therefore Netflix 4K. This was added with the new models in 2017 and beginning of May 2017 also the older CPU models like the i3-7100U are now shipped with a new S-Spec Code that supports HDCP 2.2. HDMI 2.0 however is still only supported with an external converter chip (LSPCon).

Power Consumption

The UHD Graphics 620 can be found in mobile processors specified at 15 W TDP and is therefore suited for compact laptops and ultrabooks. The power consumption during playing The Witcher 3 (with an external monitor) was comparable to a Intel HD Graphics 620 based laptop and on the lowest end of all of our measurements. Dedicated GPUs, like the GeForce 940MX, needed a lot more power.

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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

Intel UHD Graphics 620

Gen. 9.5 Series

Iris Plus Graphics 655	48 @ 0.3 - 1.2 GHz
Iris Plus Graphics 650	48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHz	64/128 Bit
Iris Plus Graphics 645	48 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz
Iris Plus Graphics 640	48 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics P630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.2 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics P630	24	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 620	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz
HD Graphics 620	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 617	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 615	24 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 615	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit

Iris Plus Graphics 655	48 @ 0.3 - 1.2 GHz
Iris Plus Graphics 650	48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHz	64/128 Bit
Iris Plus Graphics 645	48 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz
Iris Plus Graphics 640	48 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics P630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.2 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 630	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics P630	24	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 620	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz
HD Graphics 620	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 617	24 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 615	24 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 615	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit

Codename

Kaby Lake GT3e

Kaby-Lake-Refresh GT2

Architecture

Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake

Gen. 9.5

Pipelines

48 - unified

24 - unified

Core Speed

300 - 1200 (Boost) MHz

300 - 1150 (Boost) MHz

Memory Type

DDR3/DDR4

Shared Memory

yes

API

DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.5

DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4

technology

14 nm

Features

QuickSync

Date of Announcement

01.09.2017

Theoretical Performance

883 TFLOPS FP16, 442 TFLOPS FP32, 110.4 TFLOPS FP64

Displays

HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2

Predecessor

HD Graphics 620

CPU in Iris Plus Graphics 655		GPU Base Speed	GPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-8559U	4 x 2700 MHz, 28 W	300 MHz	1200 MHz
Intel Core i5-8269U	4 x 2600 MHz, 28 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-8279U	4 x 2400 MHz, 28 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
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Intel Core i5-8259U	4 x 2300 MHz, 28 W	300 MHz	1050 MHz
Intel Core i3-8109U	2 x 3000 MHz, 28 W	300 MHz	1050 MHz
min. - max.		300 MHz	1050 - 1200 MHz

CPU in UHD Graphics 620		GPU Base Speed	GPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-10810U	6 x 1100 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-10710U	6 x 1100 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-10610U	4 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
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Intel Core i7-10510U	4 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i5-10310U	4 x 1700 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-8665U	4 x 1900 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-8650U	4 x 1900 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i5-10210U	4 x 1600 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i7-8565U	4 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i5-8365U	4 x 1600 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-8265U	4 x 1600 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i7-8550U	4 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i5-8260U	4 x 1600 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i3-10110U	2 x 2100 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1000 MHz
Intel Core i5-8350U	4 x 1700 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-8250U	4 x 1600 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i3-8145U	2 x 2100 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1000 MHz
Intel Core i3-8130U	2 x 2200 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	1000 MHz
min. - max.		300 MHz	1000 - 1200 MHz