Iris Graphics 550 vs P102-100
Iris Graphics 550
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P102-100
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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
Performance Per Dollar P102-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 uses modern memory architecture. The P102-100 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 Iris Graphics 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the P102-100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 P102-100
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.
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the P102-100 reaches 3,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm+ vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,301 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3200+733% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 10.77 TFLOPS+1302% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1683 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 6 | 80+1233% |
| TMUs | 48 | 200+317% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P102-100 has 2 GB. The P102-100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+1572% | 13.2 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the P102-100 launched at $600 and now averages $80. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 41.3 (P102-100) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 41.3 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | GP102 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | February 12 2018 |
| Ranking | #775 | #560 |
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