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Performance
Iris Graphics 550150% better
2,533.52% of 104,598
HD Graphics 515
1,0141% of 104,598
The Iris Graphics 550 has 150% better performance than the HD Graphics 515 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Iris Graphics 550
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HD Graphics 515
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 550 and the HD Graphics 515 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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About the Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU
The Intel Iris Graphics 550 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT3e) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The Iris Graphics 550 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Iris Graphics 550 includes 384 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 6 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Iris Graphics 550 has the 325th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU
The Intel HD Graphics 515 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The HD Graphics 515 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD Graphics 515 includes 192 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 800 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 3 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics 515 has the 455th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q3 2015 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the Intel Iris Graphics 550 or the Intel HD Graphics 515.
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Iris Graphics 550150% better
2,533.52% of 104,598
HD Graphics 515
1,0141% of 104,598
The Iris Graphics 550 has 150% better performance than the HD Graphics 515 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Iris Graphics 550 is ranked 325th with a score of 2,533.5, and the HD Graphics 515 is ranked 455th with a score of 1,014.
Performance per dollar
Iris Graphics 550
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HD Graphics 515
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 550 and the HD Graphics 515 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R6 M340DX | 2,681 | +6% |
| UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) | 2,551 | +1% |
| Iris Graphics 550 | 2,533.5 | |
| Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 2,379 | -6% |
| Iris Graphics 540 | 2,211.5 | -13% |
| Radeon HD 7660G | 1,057 | -58% |
| HD Graphics 5000 | 1,033.5 | -59% |
| HD Graphics 515 | 1,014 | -60% |
| HD Graphics 5500 | 979 | -61% |
| Radeon R4 (Stoney) | 972.5 | -62% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 554 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 620 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 12,986 (+137.53%) | 5,467 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,638 (+136.88%) | 691.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,699 (+142.06%) | 1,115 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 60.8 (+106.8%) | 29.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,410 (+123.81%) | 630 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 305 (+60.53%) | 190 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Skylake GT2 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System Shared |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 384 | 192 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 6 | 3 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,000 MHz | 800 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6 GPixel/s | 2.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 48 GTexel/s | 19.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 768 GFLOPS | 307.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 192 GFLOPS | 76.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 550 | HD Graphics 515 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.