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    HD Graphics 530 vs Iris Graphics 550

    When comparing HD Graphics 530 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 HD Graphics 530 and Iris Graphics 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    HD Graphics 530 and Iris Graphics 550 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: HD Graphics 530 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 HD Graphics 530 or Iris Graphics 550 here:

    HD Graphics 530 Laptops
    Iris Graphics 550 Laptops

    Main Specs

      HD Graphics 530 Iris Graphics 550
    Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1
    Memory type DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 eDRAM
    Maximum RAM amount 64 GB 64 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 15 Watt.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x1 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • HD Graphics 530 and Iris Graphics 550 have maximum RAM of 64 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • HD Graphics 530 and Iris Graphics 550 are build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture.
    • Core clock speed of HD Graphics 530 is 50 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
    • HD Graphics 530 and Iris Graphics 550 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 21−24
    medium / 1080p 4−5 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than HD Graphics 530.

    Full Specs

      HD Graphics 530 Iris Graphics 550
    Architecture Gen. 9 Skylake Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name Skylake GT2 Skylake GT3e
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 5 August 2015 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 24 48
    Core clock speed 350 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1150 MHz 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 189 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 27.60 52.80
    Floating-point performance 403.2 gflops
    Memory bus width 64/128 Bit
    Shared memory + +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 2.1 2.1
    Vulkan 1.1.97 1.1.97
    Quick Sync + +
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