Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Quadro M520
When comparing Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Quadro M520, 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 Plus Graphics 655 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Quadro M520 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 Plus Graphics 655 or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
Iris Plus Graphics 655
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
DDR3/DDR4
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Quadro M520 has 66% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
Iris Plus Graphics 655 is used in Laptops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
Iris Plus Graphics 655 is build with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 456 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 655.
Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 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
12−14
9−10
ultra / 1080p
7−8
5−6
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
12−14
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
low / 720p
45−50
30−35
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
190−200
160−170
medium / 768p
160−170
130−140
ultra / 1080p
85−90
65−70
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
120−130
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
medium / 768p
85−90
70−75
ultra / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−11
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Far Cry 5 is 41% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
85−90
70−75
medium / 1080p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Fortnite is 26% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
QHD / 1440p
7−8
3−4
low / 720p
45−50
35−40
medium / 1080p
24−27
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
75−80
60−65
medium / 768p
65−70
55−60
high / 1080p
24−27
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Grand Theft Auto V is 25% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
8−9
6−7
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
24−27
18−20
medium / 1080p
10−12
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
95−100
90−95
medium / 1080p
100−110
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Minecraft is 4% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
16−18
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
45−50
35−40
medium / 768p
27−30
21−24
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 29% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
50−55
ultra / 1080p
30−35
24−27
high / 768p
50−55
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 655 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than Quadro M520.
Full Specs
Iris Plus Graphics 655
Quadro M520
Architecture
Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Maxwell
Code name
Kaby Lake GT3e
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
1 September 2017
13 January 2017
Pipelines
48
384
Core clock speed
300 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1019 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
50.40
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory bandwidth
40 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Shader Model
6.4
5.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.5
OpenCL
2.1
Vulkan
1.1.103
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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