Radeon RX 560X vs Iris Graphics 550
Radeon RX 560X
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Graphics 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 560X 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 RX 560X and Iris Graphics 550
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
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 Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the Iris Graphics 550 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,340 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+240% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz+28% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 44.5 | 220.7+396% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 550 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) — the Iris Graphics 550 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | Iris Graphics 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Skylake GT3e |
| Release | April 11 2018 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #556 | #775 |
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