GeForce 8800 GTX vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

When comparing GeForce 8800 GTX and Iris Plus Graphics 655, 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 8800 GTX and Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Plus Graphics 655 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Plus Graphics 655 is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Iris Plus Graphics 655 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 8800 GTX Iris Plus Graphics 655
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 1.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 768 MB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GeForce 8800 GTX has 933% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is used in Desktops, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 8800 GTX is 276 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by 90 nm process technology, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 1−2 27−30
medium / 1080p 0−1 16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 8800 GTX Iris Plus Graphics 655
Architecture Tesla Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Code name G80 Kaby Lake GT3e
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 8 November 2006 1 September 2017
Pipelines 128 48
Core clock speed 576 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 681 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 90 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 50.40
Floating-point performance 345.6 gflops
Length 270 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 900 MHz
Memory bandwidth 86.4 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.0 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.1
Vulkan N/A 1.1.103
CUDA +
CUDA cores 575
SLI options +
Quick Sync +
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