GeForce RTX 4060 vs Iris Graphics 550

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Iris Graphics 550

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+490.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Iris Graphics 550

Shared System RAM 15

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

Iris Graphics 550

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Iris Graphics 550

2015

Why buy it

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Iris Graphics 550?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Iris Graphics 550 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 490.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 490.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Iris Graphics 550 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Graphics 550 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Iris Graphics 550 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
1080p
low	167 FPS	16 FPS
medium	152 FPS	11 FPS
high	134 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	11 FPS
medium	114 FPS	6 FPS
high	99 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	4 FPS
medium	74 FPS	2 FPS
high	62 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
1080p
low	392 FPS	75 FPS
medium	334 FPS	49 FPS
high	268 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	51 FPS
medium	209 FPS	28 FPS
high	169 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	23 FPS
medium	98 FPS	15 FPS
high	82 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
1080p
low	812 FPS	149 FPS
medium	642 FPS	119 FPS
high	551 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	112 FPS
medium	443 FPS	89 FPS
high	379 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	74 FPS
medium	297 FPS	60 FPS
high	234 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	32 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
1080p
low	746 FPS	74 FPS
medium	613 FPS	58 FPS
high	536 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	11 FPS
medium	486 FPS	8 FPS
high	421 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	7 FPS
medium	308 FPS	5 FPS
high	285 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Iris Graphics 550

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Iris Graphics 550's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 490.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
G3D Mark Score	19,548+490%	3,311
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 9.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	3072+700%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1867%	0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+146%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48+700%	6
TMUs	96+100%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Graphics 550 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Graphics 550 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 153.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Graphics 550
TDP	115W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0	220.7+30%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).