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Intel Iris Graphics 5100

Intel Iris Graphics 5100

The Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (GT3), also called HD Graphics 5100, is a processor graphics card included in some of the Haswell processors of 2013. It represents the highest configuration of the integrated graphics unit (40 execution units), but lacks the additional eDRAM cache of the Iris Pro Graphics 5200. The base clock can be automatically overclocked using Turbo Boost technology. Depending on the processor model, the base and turbo clock rates may differ, resulting in varying graphics performance between CPU models.

In comparison to the HD 4000, the graphics core has been modified extensively. The GPU supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and OpenGL 4.0. It also features an improved decoder for 4K videos and the fast Quick Sync encoder.

The performance of the Iris Graphics 5100 is about 20 percent above the HD Graphics 5000, which can be found in ULV CPUs of the 15W class. In a best case scenario, the IGP machtes a dedicated GeForce GT 640M LE. In other cases, however, the performance is only at the level of the GeForce GT 620M due to the limited memory bandwidth. Current games (as of 2013) can be played fluently in low or medium detail settings and a resolution of 1.024 x 768 or 1.366 x 768 pixels.

Due to the 22nm 3D Tri-Gate production process, power consumption should be relatively low. The Iris Graphics 5100 can be found on certain ULV dual-core Haswell models in the 28 Watt TDP range.

ManufacturerIntel
Iris Series
Iris Pro Graphics 6200 48 @ 300 - 1150 (Boost) MHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 5200 40 @ 200 - 1300 (Boost) MHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 6100 48 @ 300 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 5100 40 @ 200 - 1200 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
CodenameHaswell GT3
ArchitectureHaswell
Pipelines40 - unified
Core Speed *200 - 1200 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
DirectXDirectX 11.1, Shader 5.0
technology22 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement05.06.2013
* The specified clock rates are only guidelines for the manufacturer and can be altered by them.
CPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-4578U2 x 3000 MHz, 28 W200 MHz1200 MHz
Intel Core i7-4558U2 x 2800 MHz, 28 W200 MHz1200 MHz
Intel Core i5-4308U2 x 2800 MHz, 28 W200 MHz1200 MHz
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min. - max.200 - 200 MHz1100 - 1200 MHz

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15
Ref. Match 64Bit +
OpenGL 64Bit +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 1920x1080 +
T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
3DMark - Fire Strike Graphics 1920x1080
0%
100%
min: 604     avg: 833.8 (2%)     median: 878.5 (2%)     max: 974 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Fire Strike Score 1920x1080
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100%
min: 572     avg: 784 (3%)     median: 823 (4%)     max: 918 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Graphics 1280x720
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100%
min: 4862     avg: 6503.3 (4%)     median: 6943.5 (4%)     max: 7264 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Score 1280x720
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100%
min: 3722     avg: 4785 (10%)     median: 4950 (10%)     max: 5518 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score 1280x720 offscreen
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100%
min: 71489     avg: 71489 (16%)     median: 71489 (16%)     max: 71489 Points
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Ice Storm Standard Graphics 1280x720
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100%
min: 39763     avg: 45375.8 (6%)     median: 44354.5 (6%)     max: 53031 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Unigine Heaven 3.0 - OpenGL, Normal Tessellation, High Shaders 1920x1080
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100%
min: 14.1     avg: 14.1 (13%)     median: 14.1 (13%)     max: 14.1 fps
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Unigine Heaven 3.0 - DX 11, Normal Tessellation, High Shaders 1920x1080
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100%
min: 13.9     avg: 13.9 (5%)     median: 13.9 (5%)     max: 13.9 fps
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GLBenchmark 2.5 - Egypt HD Offscreen Fixed Time 1920x1080
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100%
min: 163     avg: 163 (30%)     median: 163 (30%)     max: 163 fps
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ComputeMark v2.1 - Normal, Score 1024x600
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min: 998     avg: 1062 (5%)     median: 1062 (5%)     max: 1126 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Room GPUs-only
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100%
min: 270     avg: 282 (5%)     median: 282 (5%)     max: 294 Samples/s
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Sala GPUs-only
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100%
min: 412     avg: 419.5 (4%)     median: 419.5 (4%)     max: 427 Samples/s
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - Performance GPU 1280x720
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100%
min: 868     avg: 1112.3 (2%)     median: 1151 (2%)     max: 1279 points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
3DMark 11 - Performance 1280x720
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100%
min: 929     avg: 1208.3 (4%)     median: 1245.5 (4%)     max: 1413 points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark Vantage
P GPU no PhysX 1280x1024 +
P Result 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06 Standard 1280x1024 +
PCMark Vantage - Gaming Score 1024x768
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100%
min: 12223     avg: 12223 (40%)     median: 12223 (40%)     max: 12223 Points
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit +
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit +
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Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailled information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Metal Gear Solid V
low 1024x768
37.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.9  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Mad Max

Mad Max

2015
med. 1366x768
18.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Witcher 3
low 1024x768
14.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dirt Rally
low 1024x768
87  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
26  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
13.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Battlefield Hardline
low 1024x768
31.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.6  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9.2  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Evolve

Evolve

2015
low 1024x768
19.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
low 1024x768
24.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
17.3  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
6.3  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
3.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
low 1024x768
30.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Civilization: Beyond Earth
low 1024x768
30.3 34.3 ~ 32 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.4 14.3 ~ 14 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9.5 10.4 ~ 10 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2014

F1 2014

2014
low 1024x768
36 53 ~ 45 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
25 34 ~ 30 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
15 21 ~ 18 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
14  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
The Evil Within
low 1024x768
10.4 12.4 ~ 11 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
8.2 10.2 ~ 9 fps    + Compare