Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon RX 550
When comparing Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon RX 550, 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 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 Xe MAX Graphics here:
Main Specs
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
LPDDR4x
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 MB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon RX 550 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550 - in Desktops.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 2734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
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
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
21−24
8−9
QHD / 1440p
16−18
3−4
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
60−65
30−33
medium / 1080p
40−45
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
55−60
21−24
ultra / 1080p
45−50
20−22
QHD / 1440p
35−40
6−7
4K / 2160p
18−20
5−6
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
60−65
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 145% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
250−260
200−210
medium / 768p
220−230
170−180
ultra / 1080p
180−190
95−100
QHD / 1440p
110−120
50−55
4K / 2160p
70−75
30−33
high / 768p
210−220
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 52% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
−
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
medium / 768p
110−120
90−95
ultra / 1080p
100−110
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
45−50
16−18
ultra / 1080p
40−45
14−16
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
6−7
low / 720p
80−85
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 147% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
60−65
24−27
ultra / 1080p
45−50
18−20
QHD / 1440p
27−30
16−18
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
95−100
medium / 1080p
110−120
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 107% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
60−65
24−27
ultra / 1080p
45−50
18−20
QHD / 1440p
30−35
8−9
4K / 2160p
24−27
−
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
65−70
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 142% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
140−150
80−85
medium / 768p
120−130
70−75
high / 1080p
70−75
27−30
ultra / 1080p
30−35
12−14
QHD / 1440p
21−24
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
24−27
9−10
ultra / 1080p
20−22
7−8
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
2−3
low / 720p
65−70
27−30
medium / 1080p
30−35
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
130−140
110−120
ultra / 1080p
−
100−110
medium / 1080p
120−130
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
100−110
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than Radeon RX 550.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
9−10
QHD / 1440p
10−11
0−1
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
low / 720p
65−70
27−30
medium / 1080p
35−40
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
130−140
50−55
medium / 768p
85−90
30−35
high / 1080p
45−50
18−20
ultra / 1080p
24−27
10−11
4K / 2160p
16−18
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 158% more, than Radeon RX 550.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
50−55
30−35
high / 768p
60−65
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550.
Full Specs
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon RX 550
Architecture
Gen. 12 Xe
GCN 4.0
Code name
iDG1LPDEV
Lexa
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
31 October 2020
20 April 2017
Pipelines
96
512
Core clock speed
1100 MHz
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
1183 MHz
Transistor count
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
10 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
37.86
Floating-point performance
1,211 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4266 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
112.0 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
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