Radeon 550X vs 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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 550X is positioned at rank #101 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
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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 | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Radeon 550X and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550X scores 1,475 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 1,500+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+967% | 48 |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+11% | 1100 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon 550X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550X draws 50W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 122.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 12W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 125.0+324% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #772 | #760 |
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