Radeon RX 550 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 550

50

2,674

0.0%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

28

2,715

+1.5%

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Iris Plus Graphics 650

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Iris Pro Graphics P580

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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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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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,674	2,715+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	14 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	512+540%	80
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1350 MHz+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Encoder	VCE 3.4	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 56.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 155mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP	50W	28W-44%
Recommended PSU	300W	0W-100%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	155mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	53.5	97.0+81%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).