GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Iris Graphics 550

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M SLI

2013Core: 980 MHz
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Intel

Iris Graphics 550

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Iris Graphics 550 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Iris Graphics 550: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 755M SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • Iris Graphics 550 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 755M SLI is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 2W instead of 15W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Iris Graphics 550

2015

Why buy it

  • More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • 650% higher power demand at 15W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Iris Graphics 550 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (3,311 vs 3,280), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 755M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 755M SLI makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Iris Graphics 550 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Iris Graphics 550 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M SLI

The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.

Intel

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 GT 755M SLI scores 3,280 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is built on Kepler while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
G3D Mark Score
3,280
3,311
Architecture
Kepler
Generation 9.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm+
Shading Units
768+100%
384

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 755M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Iris Graphics 550 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 755M SLI has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 755M SLI gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 755M SLI and System on the Iris Graphics 550.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
Encoder
NVENC (1st Gen)
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 755M SLI draws 2W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
TDP
2W-87%
15W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
1640.0+643%
220.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 755M SLI came in at $200, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Graphics 550 was 100+% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.4 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Graphics 550 (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 755M SLIIris Graphics 550
MSRP
$200
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
16.4
Infinity
Codename
N14P-?
Skylake GT3e
Release
November 1 2013
September 1 2015
Ranking
#554
#775

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