Iris Graphics 5100 vs Radeon R9 290X
When comparing Iris Graphics 5100 and Radeon R9 290X, 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 Graphics 5100 and Radeon R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Graphics 5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Graphics 5100 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 Graphics 5100 here:
Main Specs
Iris Graphics 5100
Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
250 Watt
Interface
PCIe 1.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type
System Shared
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 290X has 733% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 5100.
Iris Graphics 5100 is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Radeon R9 290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Iris Graphics 5100 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
Iris Graphics 5100 is build with Gen. 7.5 Haswell architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
Iris Graphics 5100 is manufactured by 22 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 290X - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
35−40
ultra / 1080p
1−2
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
18−20
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
14−16
60−65
medium / 1080p
5−6
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 616% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
7−8
60−65
ultra / 1080p
6−7
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
18−20
110−120
medium / 1080p
8−9
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Battlefield 5 is 640% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Graphics 5100 and Radeon R9 290X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
250−260
medium / 768p
100−110
220−230
ultra / 1080p
45−50
190−200
QHD / 1440p
24−27
110−120
4K / 2160p
18−20
70−75
high / 768p
70−75
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 175% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
65−70
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
75−80
120−130
medium / 768p
50−55
110−120
ultra / 1080p
24−27
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Dota 2 is 125% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
4−5
45−50
ultra / 1080p
3−4
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
30−35
4K / 2160p
2−3
16−18
low / 720p
12−14
85−90
medium / 1080p
5−6
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Far Cry 5 is 900% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
10−12
65−70
ultra / 1080p
6−7
50−55
QHD / 1440p
4−5
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
55−60
180−190
medium / 1080p
14−16
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Fortnite is 411% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
7−8
65−70
ultra / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
4−5
35−40
4K / 2160p
3−4
24−27
low / 720p
20−22
110−120
medium / 1080p
9−10
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 600% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
45−50
140−150
medium / 768p
−
130−140
high / 1080p
6−7
75−80
ultra / 1080p
3−4
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
24−27
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 347% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
2−3
27−30
ultra / 1080p
0−1
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
0−1
9−10
low / 720p
6−7
70−75
medium / 1080p
4−5
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Metro Exodus is 1050% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
90−95
130−140
high / 1080p
80−85
−
4K / 2160p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
−
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Minecraft is 46% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
100−110
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 130% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
−
27−30
ultra / 1080p
7−8
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
8−9
70−75
medium / 1080p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 462% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
12−14
140−150
medium / 768p
10−11
90−95
high / 1080p
5−6
50−55
ultra / 1080p
4−5
27−30
4K / 2160p
1−2
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 857% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
55−60
high / 768p
30−35
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in World of Tanks is 55% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
Full Specs
Iris Graphics 5100
Radeon R9 290X
Architecture
Gen. 7.5 Haswell
GCN
Code name
Haswell GT3
Hawaii XT
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
5 June 2013
24 October 2013
Pipelines
40
2816
Core clock speed
200 MHz
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
947 MHz
Transistor count
1,300 million
6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
22 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
48.00
176.0
Floating-point performance
5,632 gflops
Length
275 mm
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
512 Bit
Memory clock speed
1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth
320 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.3
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.80
+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.76 kh/s
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
623 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
TrueAudio
+
Design
reference
DisplayPort support
+
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
Decred / DCR (Decred)
1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
350 Sol/s
Quick Sync
+
AppAcceleration
+
LiquidVR
+
TressFX
+
UVD
+
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