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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 (compare) 48 @ 300 - 1150 (Boost) MHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (compare) 40 @ 200 - 1300 (Boost) MHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 6100 (compare) 48 @ 300 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 5100 40 @ 200 - 1200 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
CodenameHaswell GT3
ArchitectureHaswell
Pipelines40 - unified
Core Speed200 - 1200 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
DirectXDirectX 11.1, Shader 5.0
technology22 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement05.06.2013
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

3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score 1280x720 offscreen
71489 Points (13%)
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3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Score 1280x720
min: 3722     avg: 4785     median: 4950 (8%)     max: 5518 Points
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3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Graphics 1280x720
min: 4862     avg: 6503.3     median: 6943 (4%)     max: 7264 Points
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3DMark - Fire Strike Score 1920x1080
min: 572     avg: 784     median: 823 (3%)     max: 918 Points
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3DMark - Fire Strike Graphics 1920x1080
min: 604     avg: 833.8     median: 878 (2%)     max: 974 Points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Standard Graphics 1280x720
min: 39763     avg: 45375.8     median: 44354 (6%)     max: 53031 Points
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3DMark 11 - Performance 1280x720
min: 929     avg: 1208.3     median: 1245 (4%)     max: 1413 points
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3DMark 11 - Performance GPU 1280x720
min: 868     avg: 1112.3     median: 1151 (2%)     max: 1279 points
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3DMark Vantage
P Result 1280x1024 +
P GPU no PhysX 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06 Standard 1280x1024 +
Unigine Heaven 3.0 - DX 11, Normal Tessellation, High Shaders 1920x1080
13.9 fps (5%)
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 - OpenGL, Normal Tessellation, High Shaders 1920x1080
14.1 fps (8%)
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Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit +
Cinebench R15
OpenGL 64Bit +
Ref. Match 64Bit +
GLBenchmark 2.5 - Egypt HD Offscreen Fixed Time 1920x1080
163 fps (30%)
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 1920x1080 +
T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Room GPUs-only
min: 270     avg: 282     median: 282 (5%)     max: 294 Samples/s
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LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Sala GPUs-only
min: 412     avg: 419.5     median: 419 (4%)     max: 427 Samples/s
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ComputeMark v2.1 - Normal, Score 1024x600
min: 998     avg: 1062     median: 1062 (4%)     max: 1126 Points
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* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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 detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Metal Gear Solid V

Metal Gear Solid V

2015
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

The Witcher 3

2015
low 1024x768
14.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dirt Rally

Dirt Rally

2015
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

Battlefield Hardline

2015
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

Dragon Age: Inquisition

2014
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

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

2014
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

Civilization: Beyond Earth

2014
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