Iris Graphics 6100 vs Radeon R9 M280X
When choosing between Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon R9 M280X, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon R9 M280X.
Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon R9 M280X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 6100 or Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Iris Graphics 6100
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
System Shared
Not Listed
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Iris Graphics 6100 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x1, and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Graphics 6100 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 600 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 6100.
Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M280X - 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
4−5
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
5−6
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
−
7−8
ultra / 1080p
7−8
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
18−20
medium / 1080p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Battlefield 5 is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
110−120
110−120
medium / 768p
85−90
90−95
ultra / 1080p
40−45
40−45
QHD / 1440p
24−27
24−27
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
high / 768p
60−65
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 3% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
50−55
ultra / 1080p
24−27
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Dota 2 is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
6−7
3−4
ultra / 1080p
5−6
3−4
4K / 2160p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
6−7
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
10−12
ultra / 1080p
8−9
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
50−55
50−55
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Fortnite is 4% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
9−10
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−11
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 8% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
40−45
45−50
medium / 768p
35−40
40−45
high / 1080p
8−9
7−8
ultra / 1080p
5−6
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
3−4
2−3
ultra / 1080p
2−3
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
8−9
medium / 1080p
5−6
4−5
Iris Graphics 6100 and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
90−95
80−85
high / 1080p
80−85
−
ultra / 1080p
70−75
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p
7−8
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
8−9
8−9
medium / 1080p
−
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 14% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
18−20
16−18
medium / 768p
12−14
10−12
high / 1080p
7−8
6−7
ultra / 1080p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 22% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
80−85
70−75
medium / 768p
35−40
35−40
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
high / 768p
30−35
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Iris Graphics 6100
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Gen. 8 Broadwell
GCN
Code name
Broadwell GT3
Saturn XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
5 January 2015
1 February 2015
Pipelines
48
896
Core clock speed
300 MHz
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1100 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
52.80
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.1.80
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Quick Sync
+
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