Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 vs Intel Arc A770
The Arc A770 has 1,256% better performance than the Iris Plus Graphics 655 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 has 72% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU
The Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q2 2018. It is built on the Generation 9.5 GPU microarchitecture (codename Coffee Lake GT3e) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 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 Plus Graphics 655 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 1,050 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 Plus Graphics 655 has the 331st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the Intel Arc A770 GPU
The Intel Arc A770 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, 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 Arc A770 includes 4,096 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 512 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 32 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A770 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 225 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A770 has the 53rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 30.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 39,253 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.31. This is the 14th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2018 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $329 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 104 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 88 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 80 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 75 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 59 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 35 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | +81% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | +68% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | +6% |
| Arc A770 | 34.6 | |
| Arc B580 | 33.8 | -2% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | -7% |
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 20.09 | +111% |
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A770 has 1,256% better performance than the Iris Plus Graphics 655 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is ranked 331st with a score of 2,894, and the Arc A770 is ranked 53rd with a score of 39,253.
The Arc A770 has 184% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Arc A770's 119.31 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | +1,315% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | +1,292% |
| Arc A770 | 39,253 | +1,256% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 39,051 | +1,249% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 38,805.5 | +1,241% |
| Radeon Graphics (128SP) | 3,026 | +5% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 645 | 2,985 | +3% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 2,894 | |
| Radeon R8 M365DX | 2,862.5 | -1% |
| Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | 2,766 | -4% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | +0% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | -4% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 604.5 | 13,815 (+2,185.36%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 684 | 14,057 (+1,955.12%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 14,343 | 133,291 (+829.31%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,983 | 30,008 (+1,413.26%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 129,052 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,180.5 | 35,386 (+1,012.59%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 74 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,746 | 13,221 (+657.22%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 364 | 759 (+108.52%) |
Technical Specs
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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT3e | DG2-512 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 21,700 million |
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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 256 bit |
| L2 Cache | -- | 16 MB |
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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 225 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 |
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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 384 | 4,096 |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 4,096 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 256 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 6 | 128 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | -- | 512 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | -- | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 2,100 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,050 MHz | 2,400 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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6.3 GPixel/s | 307.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 50.4 GTexel/s | 614.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 806.4 GFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 201.6 GFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS |
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 Plus Graphics 655 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.