Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs Radeon 550X
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and Radeon 550X
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Radeon 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 and the Radeon 550X reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+2% | 1,475 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 512+967% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1218 MHz+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 550X has 512 MB. The Radeon 550X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon 550X's 50W — a 122.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-76% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+324% | 29.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 32.8 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Lexa |
| Release | May 28 2019 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #760 | #772 |
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