Iris Graphics 550 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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

3,375

+1.9%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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 960M

#25

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

#27

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

#33

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 960M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 960M 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 960M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 550 and GeForce GTX 960M

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 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,375+2%
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+96%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1176 MHz+18%
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48+20%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
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 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
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 960M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	GeForce GTX 960M
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	82
Perf/Watt	220.7+390%	45.0

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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 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value.