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Intel Iris Graphics 6100

Intel Iris Graphics 6100

The Intel Iris Graphics 6100 (GT3) is an integrated Broadwell graphics card revealed in Q1 2015. It can be found in several low-voltage SoCs (28 W TDP) such as the Core i5-5257U or i7-5557U. While Core i5 and Core i7 chips feature 48 EUs, the Core i3 version offers just 47 EUs. Depending on the specific CPU, the maximum GPU frequency varies between 1000 and 1100 MHz.

Architecture and Features

Broadwell features a GPU based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which has been optimized in various aspects compared to the previous Gen7.5 (Haswell). Inter alia, the shader arrays called "subslice" have been reorganized and now offer 8 Execution Units (EUs) each. Three subslices form a "slice" for a total of 24 EUs. Combined with other improvements such as larger L1 caches and an optimized frontend, the integrated GPU has become faster and more efficient than its predecessor.

The Iris Graphics 6100 represents the top-end version of the Broadwell GPU family and consists of two slices with 48 EUs. Beyond that, there is also a low-end (GT1, 12 EUs), a mid-range (GT2, 24 EUs) and a high-end variant (GT3e, 48 EUs + eDRAM).

All Broadwell GPUs support OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12 (FL 11_1). The video engine can now decode H.265 using both fixed function hardware as well as available GPU shaders. Up to three displays can be connected via DP 1.2/eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) or HDMI 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz). HDMI 2.0, however, is not supported.

Performance

Depending on the specific CPU, the maximum GPU frequency varies between 1000 and 1100 MHz. Even though the Iris Graphics 6100 is technically identical to the HD Graphics 6000, the higher TDP (28 W instead of 15 W) leads to a better utilization of the Turbo Boost and therefore a superior performance. Overall, the Iris 6100 is about as fast as a dedicated GeForce 820M and outperforms the former Iris Graphics 5100 by 20 - 25 percent.

Older and less demanding games such as Diablo III, Counter-Strike: GO oder Dota 2 can be played fluently in 1366 x 768 pixels and high settings. More demanding titles, however, may require lower settings or won't run at a decent framerate at all.

Power Consumption

Utilizing a new 14 nm process, the Broadwell LV chips are specified at 28 W TDP and therefore suited for medium-sized ultrabooks. The TDP is flexible and can be further reduced (23 W), which has a significant impact on performance.

Iris Series

Iris Pro Graphics 6200 compare 48 @ 0.3 - 1.15 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 5200 compare 40 @ 0.2 - 1.3 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 6100 48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 5100 compare 40 @ 0.2 - 1.2 GHz64/128 Bit
CodenameBroadwell GT3
ArchitectureGen. 8 Broadwell
Pipelines48 - unified
Core Speed300 - 1100 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12 (FL 11_1), OpenGL 4.3
Power Consumption28 Watt
Transistor Count1.9 Billion
technology14 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement05.01.2015
CPU in Iris Graphics 6100GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-5557U2 x 3100 MHz, 28 W300 MHz1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-5287U2 x 2900 MHz, 28 W300 MHz1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-5257U2 x 2700 MHz, 28 W300 MHz1050 MHz
Intel Core i3-5157U2 x 2500 MHz, 28 W300 MHz1000 MHz
min. - max.300 MHz1000 - 1100 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.4 pt (1%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 5746     avg: 6119     median: 6141 (7%)     max: 6637 Points
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 7929     avg: 8675     median: 8764 (12%)     max: 9332 Points
SPECviewperf 12
specvp12 sw-03 +
specvp12 snx-02 +
specvp12 showcase-01 +
specvp12 mediacal-01 +
specvp12 maya-04 +
specvp12 energy-01 +
specvp12 creo-01 +
specvp12 catia-04 +
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 29.16     avg: 34.9     median: 36.4 (2%)     max: 37.51 fps
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* 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.

Control

Control

2019
low 1280x720
13.5 (!)  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
20.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
9.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
86  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
78  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
40  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
15.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Dirt 4

Dirt 4

2017
low 1280x720
45.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1280x720
66.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
24.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
For Honor

For Honor

2017
low 1280x720
22.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
63.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
48.8  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
21  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1280x720
13.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
24.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Overwatch

Overwatch

2016
low 1280x720
33.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
25  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
19.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
XCOM 2

XCOM 2

2016
low 1280x720
13.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
med. 1366x768
9.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
31  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
19.7  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
11.7  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
9.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
21  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
17.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
34.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.7 (!)  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9.8 (!)  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
29.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 2205

Anno 2205

2015
low 1024x768
28.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
FIFA 16

FIFA 16

2015
low 1280x720
43.8 51.2 55.5 ~ 50 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
37.1 37.2 42.7 (!) ~ 39 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
19.1 22.8 ~ 21 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
low 1366x768
45.1 54 ~ 50 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
31.9 37.4 ~ 35 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
20.5 22.2 ~ 21 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
16 16.9 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
32.2 38.9 ~ 36 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.4 26.3 ~ 25 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9.5 10.3 ~ 10 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
7.2  fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Mad Max

Mad Max

2015
med. 1366x768
19.1 21.6 ~ 20 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
10  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
6.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
87.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
44.5  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
20.5  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
18.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1280x720
15 16 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
15.3 16.3 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.1 10.4 ~ 10 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
83.4 83.7 103 ~ 90 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.3 25.8 28.6 ~ 26 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
13.4 13.8 14.2 ~ 14 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
12.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
GTA V

GTA V

2015
low 1024x768
27.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
22.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
39.3 45.7 ~ 43 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
25.1 27.9 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
8.9 9.9 ~ 9 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Evolve

Evolve

2015
low 1024x768
19 20.8 ~ 20 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14 15.4 ~ 15 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
7.7 8.7 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5.1 7.5 ~ 6 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
28.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
19.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4

2014
low 1024x768
20  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
32.7 40.2 ~ 36 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
19.9  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
13.6  fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
43.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.2  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
15.9  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
12.6  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
F1 2014

F1 2014

2014
low 1024x768
58 60 ~ 59 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
37 38 ~ 38 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
24 26 ~ 25 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
16 16 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1024x768
19.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.4  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
9.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
24.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.9  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
7.3  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
6.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
36 36.3 ~ 36 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.7 29.4 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
15.3 16 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
11.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1280x720
27.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1344x756
18.6  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
10.8  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
8.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 15

Fifa 15

2014
low 1280x720
52.5 63 (!) ~ 58 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
45.8 46.5 ~ 46 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
25.3 28.2 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Sims 4

Sims 4

2014
low 1024x768
178.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
55  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
25.2  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
17.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1024x768
29  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.2  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
6.7  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
4.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
93.4 93.6 ~ 94 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
34.8 35.7 ~ 35 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
20.8 21.8 ~ 21 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
12.5 14.4 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Thief

Thief

2014
low 1024x768
17.3 20.4 ~ 19 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.7 14.2 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
10.7 11.6 ~ 11 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5.4 5.7 ~ 6 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
35.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
26.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
17.2  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
6.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Dota 2

Dota 2

2013
low 1024x768
78.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
49.5  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
26.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1024x768
21.5 23 ~ 22 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
17.1 18.5 ~ 18 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
12.9 13.3 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
6.7 7 ~ 7 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
34.6 44.5 ~ 40 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
28 28.6 ~ 28 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
22.3 23.3 ~ 23 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
7.2 7.7 ~ 7 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
57.6 62.5 64.6 ~ 62 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
30.7 34.3 34.9 ~ 33 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
20.9 23.4 25 ~ 23 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
10.8 11.7 12.5 ~ 12 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Crysis 3

Crysis 3

2013
low 1024x768
22  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
11.3  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
4.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
112.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
81.2  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
63  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
32.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
low 1024x768
73.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
54.6  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
44.8  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
29.2  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Anno 2070

Anno 2070

2011
low 1024x768
57.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
41.4  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
26  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
13.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1280x720
41.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
15.2  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
8.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Control13.5
Total War: Three Kingdoms20.8
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark9.4
Team Fortress 286784015.9
Dirt 445.8
Rocket League66.624.4
For Honor22.7
Farming Simulator 1763.648.821
Deus Ex Mankind Divided13.5
Mirror's Edge Catalyst24.616
Overwatch33.625
Doom
The Division19.1
XCOM 213.1
Rise of the Tomb Raider9.7
Rainbow Six Siege3119.711.79.7
Just Cause 32117.5
Star Wars Battlefront34.620.79.8
Call of Duty: Black Ops 329.118.3
Anno 220528.915.8
FIFA 16503921
World of Warships50352116
Metal Gear Solid V3625107.2
Mad Max20106.1
Dota 2 Reborn87.644.520.518.4
Batman: Arkham Knight16137
The Witcher 31610
Dirt Rally90261412.5
GTA V27.922.4
Battlefield Hardline432795.5
Evolve201586
Dragon Age: Inquisition28.319.3
Far Cry 420
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare3619.913.6
Civilization: Beyond Earth43.423.215.912.6
F1 201459382516
The Evil Within19.915.49.4
Ryse: Son of Rome24.414.97.36.9
Alien: Isolation36271611.3
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor27.818.610.88.6
Fifa 15584627
Sims 4178.35525.217.4
Risen 3: Titan Lords2918.26.74.2
GRID: Autosport94352113
Thief1913116
Battlefield 435.126.817.26.4
Dota 278.149.526.3
Company of Heroes 222.4
Metro: Last Light2218137
BioShock Infinite4028237
Tomb Raider62332312
Crysis 32215.911.34.4
Counter-Strike: GO112.581.26332.8
Diablo III73.854.644.829.2
Anno 207057.541.42613.3
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim41.423.915.28.3
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