Iris Graphics 550 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Graphics 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 584.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-584.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+584.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX 4060 Ti
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 RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 584.1%. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm+ vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 22,651+584% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4352+1033% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+2772% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2535 MHz+154% |
| ROPs | 6 | 48+700% |
| TMUs | 48 | 136+183% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Graphics 550 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+56% | 141.6 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 59.6 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | AD106 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #775 | #59 |
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