Iris Graphics 550 vs Radeon E8870PCIe
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon E8870PCIe 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 Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,368+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+60% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Graphics 550 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The Radeon E8870PCIe offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 84.6% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-59% | 37W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+143% | 91.0 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 550 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 16.8 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Venus |
| Release | September 1 2015 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #775 | #734 |
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