FireStream 9270 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Iris Plus Graphics 640, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9270 and Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Plus Graphics 640 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Plus Graphics 640 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Iris Plus Graphics 640 here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Iris Plus Graphics 640
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 32 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 966% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 30 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 450 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 6−7
ultra / 1080p 2−3 4−5
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 16−18
medium / 1080p 7−8 8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Iris Plus Graphics 640
Architecture TeraScale Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Code name RV770 Kaby Lake GT3e
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 3 January 2017
Pipelines 800 48
Core clock speed 750 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1050 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 52.80
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.1 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.1
Vulkan N/A 1.1.103
Quick Sync +
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