GRID K220Q vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

When comparing GRID K220Q and Iris Plus Graphics 655, 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 GRID K220Q and Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Plus Graphics 655 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Plus Graphics 655 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 Plus Graphics 655 here:

Main Specs

  GRID K220Q Iris Plus Graphics 655
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K220Q has 1400% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
  • GRID K220Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • GRID K220Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - in Laptops.
  • GRID K220Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K220Q is 445 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
  • GRID K220Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Plus Graphics 655 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 12−14
ultra / 1080p 0−1 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 10−12 27−30
medium / 1080p 2−3 16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than GRID K220Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K220Q Iris Plus Graphics 655
Architecture Kepler Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Code name GK104 Kaby Lake GT3e
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 2 July 2014 1 September 2017
Pipelines 1536 48
Core clock speed 745 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 50.40
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.103
CUDA 3.0
Quick Sync +
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