GeForce 770M vs Iris Graphics 550
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank #57 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Graphics 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Graphics 550 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and Iris Graphics 550
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Iris Graphics 550
The Iris Graphics 550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,246 | 3,311+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 960+150% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.53 TFLOPS+99% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 797 MHz | 1000 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 24+300% | 6 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The GeForce 770M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (GeForce 770M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (12_1)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3 | 220.7+410% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.2 (GeForce 770M) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 81.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK106 | Skylake GT3e |
| Release | May 30 2013 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #603 | #775 |
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