Quadro P600 vs Iris Graphics 550
Quadro P600
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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
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 | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro P600 and Iris Graphics 550
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,318 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS+62% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz+62% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The Quadro P600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs Quick Sync Video.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 90.9% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 15W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 83.0 | 220.7+166% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | GP107 | Skylake GT3e |
| Release | February 7 2017 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #558 | #775 |
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