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    GeForce GTX 480M vs Iris Graphics 550

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 480M 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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    GeForce GTX 480M and Iris Graphics 550 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 480M or Iris Graphics 550 here:

    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops
    Iris Graphics 550 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M Iris Graphics 550
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x1
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 eDRAM
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 64 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480M has 566% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 550.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Iris Graphics 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
    • Iris Graphics 550 has 62 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Iris Graphics 550 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 550 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 550 - by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 21−24 21−24
    medium / 1080p 12−14 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than Iris Graphics 550.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M Iris Graphics 550
    Architecture Fermi Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 Skylake GT3e
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 25 May 2010 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 352 48
    Core clock speed 850 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 52.80
    Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory - +
    DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 2.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.97
    CUDA +
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Laptop size large
    Quick Sync +
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