Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs Radeon 550X
When comparing Iris Pro Graphics 580 and Radeon 550X, 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 Pro Graphics 580 and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
Iris Pro Graphics 580 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Pro Graphics 580 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 Pro Graphics 580 here:
Main Specs
| Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x1 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 64 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon 550X has 233% more power consumption, than Iris Pro Graphics 580.
- Iris Pro Graphics 580 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 62 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Iris Pro Graphics 580 is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- Iris Pro Graphics 580 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 732 MHz higher, than Iris Pro Graphics 580.
- Iris Pro Graphics 580 and Radeon 550X are manufactured by 14 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 | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 22% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Battlefield 5 is 26% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Iris Pro Graphics 580 and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 150−160 | 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 | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Dota 2 is 15% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Fortnite is 17% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Forza Horizon 4 is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Grand Theft Auto V is 12% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | Gen. 9 Skylake | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Skylake GT4e | Lexa |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 September 2015 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 72 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 350 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Transistor count | 189 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 72.00 | 38.98 |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 112.0 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 |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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