GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs Iris Pro Graphics P6300

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

116

1,558

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

TITAN V

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

15

1,582

+1.5%

Arc Graphics 130T

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
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

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GeForce GTX 550 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics P6300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and Iris Pro Graphics P6300

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.

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 uses Generation 8.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
G3D Mark Score	1,558	1,582+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Generation 8.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS+13%	0.6144 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+300%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 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	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 15W — a 154.2% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics P6300
TDP	116W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.4	105.5+687%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 97.2% better value. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).