GeForce 8800 GTX vs Iris Graphics 550
In this comparison between GeForce 8800 GTX and Iris Graphics 550 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 8800 GTX will be the best choice, for others Iris Graphics 550 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce 8800 GTX
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 8800 GTX | Iris Graphics 550 | |
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 | eDRAM |
Maximum RAM amount | 768 MB | 64 MB |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce 8800 GTX has 933% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 550.
- GeForce 8800 GTX is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
- GeForce 8800 GTX has 704 GB more memory, than Iris Graphics 550.
- GeForce 8800 GTX is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 550 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 8800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Iris Graphics 550 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 8800 GTX is 276 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
- GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by 90 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800 GTX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 550. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 321% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800 GTX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Iris Graphics 550. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Dota 2 is 182% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Fortnite is 227% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Grand Theft Auto V is 226% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Minecraft is 90% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 768p | − | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX. |
Full Specs
GeForce 8800 GTX | Iris Graphics 550 | |
Architecture | Tesla | Gen. 9 Skylake |
Code name | G80 | Skylake GT3e |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 8 November 2006 | 1 September 2015 |
Pipelines | 128 | 48 |
Core clock speed | 576 MHz | 300 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | |
Transistor count | 681 million | 189 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 36.8 billion/sec | 52.80 |
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 | 1.1.97 |
CUDA | + | |
CUDA cores | 575 | |
SLI options | + | |
Quick Sync | + | |
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