Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Iris Plus Graphics 650 and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 Plus Graphics 650 and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Plus Graphics 650 and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Plus Graphics 650 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 Plus Graphics 650 or Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Iris Plus Graphics 650
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
32 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Iris Plus Graphics 650 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Plus Graphics 650 is build with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 600 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 650.
Iris Plus Graphics 650 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
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
5−6
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
14−16
medium / 1080p
10−11
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−33
18−20
medium / 1080p
14−16
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Battlefield 5 is 100% 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 Plus Graphics 650 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
150−160
110−120
medium / 768p
120−130
90−95
ultra / 1080p
60−65
40−45
QHD / 1440p
35−40
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
18−20
high / 768p
90−95
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 38% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Iris Plus Graphics 650.
low / 768p
85−90
70−75
medium / 768p
65−70
50−55
ultra / 1080p
40−45
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
10−11
3−4
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
4K / 2160p
4−5
2−3
low / 720p
21−24
14−16
medium / 1080p
10−11
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Far Cry 5 is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
16−18
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
65−70
50−55
medium / 1080p
27−30
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Fortnite is 47% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
12−14
−
QHD / 1440p
2−3
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Forza Horizon 4 is 60% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
60−65
45−50
medium / 768p
50−55
40−45
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
7−8
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
5−6
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
8−9
medium / 1080p
7−8
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
80−85
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
70−75
medium / 1080p
95−100
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Minecraft is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
35−40
27−30
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
14−16
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 71% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
30−35
16−18
medium / 768p
20−22
10−12
high / 1080p
10−12
6−7
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
4K / 2160p
6−7
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 87% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
90−95
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
35−40
ultra / 1080p
21−24
16−18
high / 768p
40−45
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 650 in World of Tanks is 30% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Iris Plus Graphics 650
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
GCN
Code name
Kaby Lake GT3e
Saturn XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
3 January 2017
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
55.20
61.60
Floating-point performance
883 gflops
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
2.1
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.1.103
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Quick Sync
+
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