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    Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon RX 550X mobile

    When comparing Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 Xe MAX Graphics 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.
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    Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon RX 550X mobile are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 Xe MAX Graphics or Radeon RX 550X mobile here:

    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops
    Radeon RX 550X mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      Iris Xe MAX Graphics Radeon RX 550X mobile
    Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
    Memory type LPDDR4x GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon RX 550X mobile have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - with Polaris.
    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 2734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 14−16
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 3−4
    4K / 2160p 10−11 −
    low / 720p 60−65 30−35
    medium / 1080p 40−45 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.

    Full Specs

      Iris Xe MAX Graphics Radeon RX 550X mobile
    Architecture Gen. 12 Xe Polaris
    Code name iDG1LPDEV Polaris 12
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 31 October 2020 10 January 2019
    Pipelines 96 640
    Core clock speed 1176 MHz
    Boost Clock 1650 MHz 1287 MHz
    Transistor count 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 51.48
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4266 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 12.1 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    FreeSync +
    Laptop size large
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