Iris Graphics 550 vs Quadro P600
Iris Graphics 550
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Quadro P600
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P600 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 Quadro P600
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.
Quadro P600
The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1620 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,318 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS+62% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1620 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P600 has 2 GB. The Quadro P600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 90.9% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-63% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+166% | 83.0 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0 and now averages $60. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 55.3 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | GP107 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #775 | #558 |
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