UHD Graphics 710 vs Iris Graphics 550

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Iris Graphics 550 with UHD Graphics 710, including specs and performance data.

Iris Graphics 550
2015
15 Watt
3.73
+30.4%

Iris Graphics 550 outperforms UHD Graphics 710 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking711792
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency17.1213.13
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0 (2015−2016)Generation 12.2 (2022−2023)
GPU code nameSkylake GT3eAlder Lake GT1
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)4 January 2022 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores384128
Core clock speed300 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speed1000 MHz1300 MHz
Number of transistors189 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology14 nm+10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate48.0010.40
Floating-point processing power0.768 TFLOPS0.3328 TFLOPS
ROPs68
TMUs488

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceRing BusRing Bus
Widthno dataIGP

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Maximum RAM amountSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory bus widthSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory clock speedSystem SharedSystem Shared
Shared memory+no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsPortable Device DependentNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.03.0
Vulkan1.31.3

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Iris Graphics 550 3.73
+30.4%
UHD Graphics 710 2.86

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Iris Graphics 550 1433
+30.3%
UHD Graphics 710 1100

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD17
+41.7%
12−14
−41.7%
1440p28
+33.3%
21−24
−33.3%
4K50
+42.9%
35−40
−42.9%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Elden Ring 8
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+42.9%
7−8
−42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Forza Horizon 4 15
+50%
10−11
−50%
Metro Exodus 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
+33.3%
9−10
−33.3%
Valorant 11
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+42.9%
7−8
−42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Dota 2 13
+44.4%
9−10
−44.4%
Elden Ring 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Far Cry 5 12
+33.3%
9−10
−33.3%
Fortnite 21−24
+31.3%
16−18
−31.3%
Forza Horizon 4 12
+33.3%
9−10
−33.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 6
+50%
4−5
−50%
Metro Exodus 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+37.5%
24−27
−37.5%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
+33.3%
9−10
−33.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
+44.4%
9−10
−44.4%
Valorant 5−6
+66.7%
3−4
−66.7%
World of Tanks 54
+35%
40−45
−35%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+42.9%
7−8
−42.9%
Counter-Strike 2 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Dota 2 25
+38.9%
18−20
−38.9%
Far Cry 5 14
+40%
10−11
−40%
Forza Horizon 4 15
+50%
10−11
−50%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+37.5%
24−27
−37.5%
Valorant 5−6
+66.7%
3−4
−66.7%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Elden Ring 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+44.4%
18−20
−44.4%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+50%
2−3
−50%
World of Tanks 28
+33.3%
21−24
−33.3%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+50%
6−7
−50%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+50%
2−3
−50%
Far Cry 5 8−9
+33.3%
6−7
−33.3%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
+50%
2−3
−50%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 5−6
+66.7%
3−4
−66.7%
Valorant 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
+33.3%
12−14
−33.3%
Elden Ring 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+33.3%
12−14
−33.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−12
+37.5%
8−9
−37.5%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
+33.3%
12−14
−33.3%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 3−4
+50%
2−3
−50%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2 0−1
Dota 2 16−18
+33.3%
12−14
−33.3%
Far Cry 5 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Fortnite 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2 0−1
Valorant 3−4
+50%
2−3
−50%

This is how Iris Graphics 550 and UHD Graphics 710 compete in popular games:

  • Iris Graphics 550 is 42% faster in 1080p
  • Iris Graphics 550 is 33% faster in 1440p
  • Iris Graphics 550 is 43% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.73 2.86
Recency 1 September 2015 4 January 2022
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

Iris Graphics 550 has a 30.4% higher aggregate performance score.

UHD Graphics 710, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Iris Graphics 550 is our recommended choice as it beats the UHD Graphics 710 in performance tests.

Be aware that Iris Graphics 550 is a notebook card while UHD Graphics 710 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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