GeForce 845M vs Iris Graphics 550
When comparing GeForce 845M and Iris Graphics 550, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 845M and Iris Graphics 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 845M and Iris Graphics 550 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 845M and Iris Graphics 550 are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 845M or Iris Graphics 550 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 845M
Iris Graphics 550
Power consumption (TDP)
45 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
DDR3, GDDR5
eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
64 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
Check Price
Check Price
GeForce 845M has 200% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 550.
GeForce 845M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Iris Graphics 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
Iris Graphics 550 has 62 GB more memory, than GeForce 845M.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 845M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Iris Graphics 550 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce 845M is 771 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
GeForce 845M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
9−10
ultra / 1080p
1−2
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
21−24
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
10−11
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−11
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Battlefield 5 is 58% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 845M and Iris Graphics 550 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
160−170
medium / 768p
100−110
130−140
ultra / 1080p
50−55
65−70
QHD / 1440p
24−27
35−40
4K / 2160p
12−14
27−30
high / 768p
75−80
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
85−90
55−60
ultra / 1080p
21−24
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−33
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Dota 2 is 30% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
4−5
10−12
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
2−3
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
24−27
medium / 1080p
6−7
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
6−7
18−20
ultra / 1080p
0−1
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
55−60
70−75
medium / 1080p
16−18
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Fortnite is 51% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
9−10
16−18
ultra / 1080p
8−9
14−16
QHD / 1440p
3−4
3−4
4K / 2160p
3−4
−
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Forza Horizon 4 is 54% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
50−55
60−65
medium / 768p
−
55−60
high / 1080p
10−11
18−20
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
3−4
6−7
ultra / 1080p
1−2
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
10−11
18−20
medium / 1080p
4−5
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
high / 1080p
65−70
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
90−95
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
5−6
18−20
ultra / 1080p
1−2
14−16
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
9−10
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 109% more, than GeForce 845M.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
16−18
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
20−22
30−35
medium / 768p
12−14
21−24
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 77% more, than GeForce 845M.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
50−55
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than GeForce 845M.
Full Specs
GeForce 845M
Iris Graphics 550
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
GM108
Skylake GT3e
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 March 2014
1 September 2015
Pipelines
384
48
Core clock speed
1071 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1150 MHz
1100 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
37.63
52.80
Floating-point performance
883.7 gflops
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 - 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
40.1 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.1.97
CUDA
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
76 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
Check Price
Check Price
