GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition vs Iris Plus Graphics 655
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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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 GT 755M Mac Edition is positioned at rank #388 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Plus Graphics 655 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 GT 755M Mac Edition and Iris Plus Graphics 655
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.
Iris Plus Graphics 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition scores 1,726 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726 | 1,729 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8333 TFLOPS+3% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 755M Mac Edition comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 34.5 | 115.3+234% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.5 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | November 8 2013 | April 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #925 | #723 |
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