Iris Graphics 550 vs Radeon RX 560X
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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X 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 Radeon RX 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 RX 560X 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 RX 560X
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 RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the Radeon RX 560X reaches 3,340 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1275 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,340 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 2.611 TFLOPS+240% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1275 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 560X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+396% | 44.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 and now averages $40. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 550 | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 83.5 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Polaris 21 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #775 | #556 |
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