GeForce 940A vs Iris Graphics 550
When comparing GeForce 940A 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 940A 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 940A
Iris Graphics 550 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Graphics 550 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 Graphics 550 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940A | Iris Graphics 550 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | eDRAM |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 64 MB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 940A has 120% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 550.
- GeForce 940A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Iris Graphics 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
- Iris Graphics 550 has 63 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 550 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 940A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Iris Graphics 550 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 729 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
- GeForce 940A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Battlefield 5 is 81% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 940A and Iris Graphics 550 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 550. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Dota 2 is 32% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 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 85% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Fortnite is 54% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Grand Theft Auto V is 57% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Metro Exodus is 125% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Minecraft is 11% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 38% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| medium / 768p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 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 35% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940A | Iris Graphics 550 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 9 Skylake |
| Code name | GM108 | Skylake GT3e |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 1 September 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 48 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Transistor count | 189 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 52.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 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 | 5.0 | |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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