Iris Graphics 550 vs GeForce GTX 680M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Graphics 550

15

3,311

+1.0%

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

3,277

0.0%

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 680M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#95

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

265%

#97

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

240%

#98

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

240%

#102

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

218%

#103

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

216%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

95%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

93%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Graphics 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 550 and GeForce GTX 680M

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 680M

The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 680M reaches 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 758 MHz.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,311+1%	3,277
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1344+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	2.038 TFLOPS+165%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+32%	758 MHz
ROPs	6	32+433%
TMUs	48	112+133%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
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 680M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 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 680M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 680M
TDP	15W-85%	100W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	81°C
Perf/Watt	220.7+573%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).