Iris Graphics 550 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

When comparing Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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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:

Iris Graphics 550 Laptops

Main Specs

	Iris Graphics 550	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Power consumption (TDP)	15 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type	eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount	64 MB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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Iris Graphics 550 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
Iris Graphics 550 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri is 420 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
Iris Graphics 550 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	9−10	7−8
ultra / 1080p	5−6	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	10−12	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	160−170	140−150
medium / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	55−60
QHD / 1440p	35−40	30−35
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	100−110	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 15% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Dota 2 is 11% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	10−12	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
low / 720p	70−75	65−70
medium / 1080p	30−35	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Fortnite is 13% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
QHD / 1440p	3−4	2−3
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Forza Horizon 4 is 21% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Grand Theft Auto V is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	4−5	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	95−100	90−95
ultra / 1080p	85−90	80−85
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 4% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	14−16
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	30−35	27−30
medium / 768p	21−24	18−20
high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	7−8	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 14% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	45−50
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
high / 768p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 550 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.

Full Specs

	Iris Graphics 550	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Architecture	Gen. 9 Skylake	GCN
Code name	Skylake GT3e	Kaveri Spectre
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	1 September 2015	14 January 2014
Pipelines	48	512
Core clock speed	300 MHz	720 MHz
Boost Clock	1100 MHz
Transistor count	189 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	52.80
Shared memory	+	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	2.1
Vulkan	1.1.97
Quick Sync	+
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Iris Graphics 550 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

Iris Graphics 550 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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