GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs Intel UHD Graphics 730
GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The Intel UHD Graphics 730 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (3 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 730.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 550 Ti 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 GTX 550 Ti and Intel UHD Graphics 730
GeForce GTX 550 Ti
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.
Intel UHD Graphics 730
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Intel UHD Graphics 730 reaches 1,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 uses Generation 12.2, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,558+1% | 1,537 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Generation 12.2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+16% | 0.5952 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+300% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32+167% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 15W — a 154.2% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W | 15W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 13.4 | 102.5+665% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 550 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF116 | Raptor Lake GT1 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #761 | #749 |
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