Iris Graphics 550 vs Radeon RX 550X mobile
When comparing Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon RX 550X mobile, 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 RX 550X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon RX 550X mobile are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon RX 550X mobile 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 Iris Graphics 550 or Radeon RX 550X mobile here:
Main Specs
Iris Graphics 550
Radeon RX 550X mobile
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type
eDRAM
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
64 MB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Radeon RX 550X mobile has 233% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 550.
Iris Graphics 550 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon RX 550X mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Iris Graphics 550 has 60 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Graphics 550 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - with Polaris.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 876 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 550.
Iris Graphics 550 and Radeon RX 550X mobile are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
5−6
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 58% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
55−60
medium / 1080p
16−18
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Battlefield 5 is 73% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
160−170
210−220
medium / 768p
130−140
180−190
ultra / 1080p
65−70
100−105
QHD / 1440p
35−40
55−60
4K / 2160p
27−30
27−30
high / 768p
100−110
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 37% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
medium / 768p
70−75
95−100
ultra / 1080p
40−45
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Dota 2 is 34% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
10−12
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
4K / 2160p
4−5
6−7
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
12−14
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
18−20
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
12−14
low / 720p
70−75
100−110
medium / 1080p
30−35
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Fortnite is 52% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
16−18
27−30
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
QHD / 1440p
3−4
9−10
low / 720p
30−35
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 76% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
60−65
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
80−85
high / 1080p
18−20
30−35
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
6−7
10−11
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Metro Exodus is 62% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Minecraft is 12% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
60−65
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 28% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
30−33
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 41% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
30−35
55−60
medium / 768p
21−24
35−40
high / 1080p
12−14
20−22
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−12
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 62% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
35−40
high / 768p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in World of Tanks is 15% more, than Iris Graphics 550.
Full Specs
Iris Graphics 550
Radeon RX 550X mobile
Architecture
Gen. 9 Skylake
Polaris
Code name
Skylake GT3e
Polaris 12
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 September 2015
10 January 2019
Pipelines
48
640
Core clock speed
300 MHz
1176 MHz
Boost Clock
1100 MHz
1287 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
52.80
51.48
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
2.1
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.97
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Laptop size
large
Quick Sync
+
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