Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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 Iris Plus Graphics 650
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (GT3e) is a processor graphics card for Kaby Lake models announced in January 2017. As the successor to the Intel Iris Graphics 550 (Skylake), the Iris Plus Graphics 650 is used for 28-Watt models and is equipped with 64 MB eDRAM cache. There should not be any big changes compared to the Iris Graphics 550.
The so called GT3e version of the Kaby Lake GPU probably still has 48 Execution Units (EUs), which can reach up to 1100 MHz depending on the model. Besides eDRAM cache, the Iris 650 can also access the system memory (2x 64 Bit DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2400) via processor interface.
Compared to the Iris Plus 640 from the 15-Watt models, the Iris 650 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 650 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 i7-7567U. Depending on the game, the Iris Plus 650 will probably be on par with a dedicated GeForce 930M 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 650 is used for 28-Watt processor and therefore medium-sized notebooks.
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| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Kaby Lake GT3e | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake | Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pipelines | 48 - unified | 48 - unified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Speed | 300 - 1200 (Boost) MHz | 300 - 1100 (Boost) MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Type | DDR3/DDR4 | DDR4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shared Memory | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| API | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.5 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| technology | 14 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | QuickSync | QuickSync | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Announcement | 01.09.2017 | 03.01.2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Bus Width | 64/128 Bit |
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Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
specvp12 sw-03 + Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 → 100% n=18
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 → 91% n=18
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
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.
F1 2021
2021
F1 2020
2020
Gears Tactics
2020
Doom Eternal
2020
Escape from Tarkov
2020
Hearthstone
2020
GRID 2019
2019
FIFA 20
2019
Borderlands 3
2019
F1 2019
2019
The Division 2
2019
Dirt Rally 2.0
2019
Far Cry New Dawn
2019
Metro Exodus
2019
Battlefield V
2018
Forza Horizon 4
2018
FIFA 19
2018
Strange Brigade
2018
F1 2018
2018
The Crew 2
2018
Far Cry 5
2018
World of Tanks enCore
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Fortnite
2018
Team Fortress 2
2017
Dirt 4
2017
Rocket League
2017
Prey
2017
For Honor
2017
Dishonored 2
2016
Titanfall 2
2016
Farming Simulator 17
2016
Battlefield 1
2016
Civilization VI
2016
Overwatch
2016
The Division
2016
Far Cry Primal
2016
Rainbow Six Siege
2015
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015
GTA V
2015
BioShock Infinite
2013
Counter-Strike: GO
2012Average Gaming Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 → 94%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 104%
| Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K |
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| Dirt 4 | 64 | 21.3 | 14.2 | |||
| Rocket League | 113 | 56.8 | 38.9 | |||
| Prey | 51.4 | 20.2 | ||||
| Mass Effect Andromeda | 25.8 | 10.5 | ||||
| Ghost Recon Wildlands | 17.6 | |||||
| For Honor | 39.7 | 15.2 | ||||
| Dishonored 2 | 15 | |||||
| Call of Duty Infinite Warfare | 32.4 | |||||
| Titanfall 2 | 54.1 | 37.9 | ||||
| Farming Simulator 17 | 36.8 | 19.9 | ||||
| Battlefield 1 | 46.1 | 29.5 | ||||
| Civilization VI | 42.2 | 20.2 | ||||
| Deus Ex Mankind Divided | 19.2 | 14.6 | 8.2 | |||
| Overwatch | 79.2 | 57.4 | 25.6 | 21.4 | ||
| The Division | 30 | |||||
| Far Cry Primal | 32 | 15 | ||||
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | 25.9 | 18.3 | ||||
| Rainbow Six Siege | 54.2 | 35.6 | 20.8 | |||
| Dota 2 Reborn | 95 | 64 | 29.7 | 25 | ||
| The Witcher 3 | 21.4 | |||||
| GTA V | 56.5 | 49.9 | 11.6 | 5 | ||
| BioShock Infinite | 84 | 54.4 | 46.5 | 13.3 | ||
| < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 6 10 5 | 9 6 1 | 6 3 | 5 | | |
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