Iris Graphics 550 vs GeForce GTX 485M SLI

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Graphics 550

15

3,311

0.0%

HD Graphics 630

Iris Plus Graphics 645

Iris Plus Graphics 950

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

3,360

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#217

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

485%

#219

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

439%

#220

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

438%

#224

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

398%

#225

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

396%

#227

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

99%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

94%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

92%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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.

Insight	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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 GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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.

Iris Graphics 550 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 485M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 550 and GeForce GTX 485M SLI

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 GTX 485M SLI

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 485M SLI reaches 3,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI uses Fermi, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,360+1%
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm+	40 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Graphics 550 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 485M SLI's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.