GeForce GTX 750
VS
Iris Graphics 550

GeForce GTX 750 vs Iris Graphics 550

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 750

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Graphics 550

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Graphics 550.

InsightGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 750 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 750 and Iris Graphics 550

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 750

The GeForce GTX 750 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,312 points. Launch price was $119.

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 GTX 750 scores 3,312 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 is built on Maxwell while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
G3D Mark Score
3,312
3,311
Architecture
Maxwell
Generation 9.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm+
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.111 TFLOPS+45%
0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1085 MHz+9%
1000 MHz
ROPs
16+167%
6
TMUs
32
48+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
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 750 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 750 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
80 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
DirectX
12_0
12 (12_1)
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 750) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 750) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550).

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
Encoder
NVENC 3rd Gen
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 draws 55W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 114.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
TDP
55W
15W-73%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
145mm
Slots
1
Perf/Watt
60.2
220.7+267%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.6 (GeForce GTX 750) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 750Iris Graphics 550
MSRP
$120
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$35
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
94.6
Infinity
Codename
GM107
Skylake GT3e
Release
February 18 2014
September 1 2015
Ranking
#559
#775