Iris Pro Graphics 5200 vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing Iris Pro Graphics 5200 and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 and Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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 Pro Graphics 5200 here:

Main Specs

  Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 1.0 x16 IGP
Memory type eDRAM System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 128 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is build with Gen. 7.5 Haswell architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 700 MHz higher, than Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by 22 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 2−3
ultra / 1080p 5−6 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 10−12 3−4
The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 5200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture Gen. 7.5 Haswell GCN 3.0
Code name Haswell GT3e Topaz
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 5 June 2013 11 June 2014
Pipelines 40 384
Core clock speed 200 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 1300 MHz 940 MHz
Transistor count 392 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.00 22.56
Floating-point performance 104.0 gflops
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.80 1.2.131
Laptop size medium sized
Quick Sync +
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