Iris Graphics 550 vs GeForce 770M
Iris Graphics 550
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Graphics 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Graphics 550 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 Iris Graphics 550 and GeForce 770M
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.
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311+2% | 3,246 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.53 TFLOPS+99% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+25% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 24+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Graphics 550 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The GeForce 770M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550) vs 11.1 (GeForce 770M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+410% | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 81.2 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | GK106 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #775 | #603 |
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