Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 655

15

1,729

+0.7%

Arc A380

Arc A770M

Arc B580

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

15

1,717

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 655 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 655 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 scores 1,729 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H reaches 1,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses Vega, both on 14 nm+++ vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
G3D Mark Score	1,729	1,717
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Vega
Process Node	14 nm+++	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	2100 MHz+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Encoder	QuickSync	VCN 1.0
Decoder	QuickSync	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 655	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	115.3	114.5

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).