GeForce GT 755M vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 755M

2013Core: 980 MHz

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Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

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GeForce GT 755M vs Iris Plus Graphics 655 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 755M

2 GB 50

1,726

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Iris Plus Graphics 655

Shared System RAM 15

1,729

+0.2%

Arc A380

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 vs Iris Plus Graphics 655 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 755M vs Iris Plus Graphics 655: 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

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Iris Plus Graphics 655 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 755M is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) 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.
❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (1,729 vs 1,726), 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 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?

Iris Plus Graphics 655 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 755M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 755M vs Iris Plus Graphics 655 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 755M

The GeForce GT 755M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 755M 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 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) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	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)	0.7526 TFLOPS	0.8064 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 755M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 755M 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 and System on the Iris Plus Graphics 655.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 755M) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 755M 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) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85
Perf/Watt	34.5	115.3+234%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Iris Plus Graphics 655 (2018 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M	Iris Plus Graphics 655
MSRP	—	$0
Codename	GK107	Coffee Lake GT3e
Release	June 25 2013	April 3 2018
Ranking	#726	#723

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