Iris Graphics 550 vs Quadro P600

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Iris Graphics 550

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 40W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Graphics 550: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Graphics 550 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌166.7% higher power demand at 40W vs 15W.

Iris Graphics 550

2015

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 40W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Graphics 550: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Graphics 550 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌166.7% higher power demand at 40W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P600 better than Iris Graphics 550?

Yes. Quadro P600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 3,318 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P600 is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Iris Graphics 550 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015 and more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P600 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Quadro P600 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro P600 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Iris Graphics 550 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Graphics 550 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Quadro P600 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Iris Graphics 550 Benchmark Check

Quadro P600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
1080p
low	16 FPS	32 FPS
medium	11 FPS	22 FPS
high	7 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	21 FPS
medium	6 FPS	14 FPS
high	3 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	12 FPS
medium	2 FPS	8 FPS
high	1 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	4 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 550 Open Quadro P600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
1080p
low	75 FPS	79 FPS
medium	49 FPS	50 FPS
high	32 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	51 FPS	22 FPS
medium	28 FPS	16 FPS
high	20 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	7 FPS
medium	15 FPS	4 FPS
high	12 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	3 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 550 Open Quadro P600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
1080p
low	149 FPS	149 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	86 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	112 FPS
medium	89 FPS	90 FPS
high	60 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	75 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	40 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	37 FPS

Open Iris Graphics 550 Open Quadro P600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
1080p
low	74 FPS	149 FPS
medium	58 FPS	119 FPS
high	37 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	112 FPS
medium	8 FPS	90 FPS
high	6 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	75 FPS
medium	5 FPS	60 FPS
high	4 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 550 and Quadro P600

Iris Graphics 550

The Iris Graphics 550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

Quadro P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 550 scores 3,311 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 550 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 550) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,318
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm+	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1620 MHz+62%
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48+100%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Graphics 550 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P600 has 2 GB. The Quadro P600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 550 draws 15W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 90.9% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 550) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Iris Graphics 550	Quadro P600
TDP	15W-63%	40W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	145mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	220.7+166%	83.0

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Value Analysis

The Iris Graphics 550 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Iris Graphics 550) vs Infinity (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers NaN% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).