Iris Graphics 5100 vs Radeon HD 6550A
When comparing Iris Graphics 5100 and Radeon HD 6550A, 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 5100 and Radeon HD 6550A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 6550A
Iris Graphics 5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Graphics 5100 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 Graphics 5100 here:
Main Specs
| Iris Graphics 5100 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 30 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Memory type | System Shared | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon HD 6550A has 16% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 5100.
- Iris Graphics 5100 is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6550A uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- Iris Graphics 5100 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6550A - in Desktops.
- Iris Graphics 5100 is build with Gen. 7.5 Haswell architecture, and Radeon HD 6550A - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 6550A is 350 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 5100.
- Iris Graphics 5100 is manufactured by 22 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6550A - by 40 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 210% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Iris Graphics 5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Dota 2 is 124% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Fortnite is 159% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Minecraft is 64% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 300% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | − |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in World of Tanks is 100% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
Full Specs
| Iris Graphics 5100 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Architecture | Gen. 7.5 Haswell | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | Haswell GT3 | Pinewood |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 5 June 2013 | 7 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 40 | 480 |
| Core clock speed | 200 MHz | 550 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,300 million | 627 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.00 | 13.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 624.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.80 | N/A |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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