HD Graphics P630 vs Iris Graphics 550

When comparing HD Graphics P630 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 P630 and Iris Graphics 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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

  HD Graphics P630 Iris Graphics 550
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4 eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount 1740 MB 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 P630 has 1676 GB more memory, than Iris Graphics 550.
  • HD Graphics P630 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 550 - in Laptops.
  • HD Graphics P630 is build with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake architecture, and Iris Graphics 550 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
  • HD Graphics P630 and Iris Graphics 550 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 9−10
ultra / 1080p 1−2 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 HD Graphics P630.

Full Specs

  HD Graphics P630 Iris Graphics 550
Architecture Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name Kaby-Lake-H-GT2 Skylake GT3e
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 5 August 2016 1 September 2015
Pipelines 24 48
Core clock speed 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1100 MHz 1100 MHz
Transistor count 189 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 26.40 52.80
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 1.1.103 1.1.97
Quick Sync + +
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