Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

15

1,717

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Iris Plus Graphics 655

15

1,729

+0.7%

Arc A380

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 655 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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 655 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H and Iris Plus Graphics 655

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,717 points.

Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H scores 1,717 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is built on Vega while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
G3D Mark Score	1,717	1,729
Architecture	Vega	Generation 9.5
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+100%	1050 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Encoder	VCN 1.0	QuickSync
Decoder	VCN 1.0	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H draws 15W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 0% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	Iris Plus Graphics 655
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	114.5	115.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).