Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs Radeon RX 550

CPU

GPU

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

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Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Shared System RAM 28

2,715

+1.5%

2,674

0.0%

About G3D Mark

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 Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 50W, a 22W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌78.6% higher power demand at 50W vs 28W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 50W, a 22W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌78.6% higher power demand at 50W vs 28W.

Quick Answers

So, is Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs better than Radeon RX 550?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,715 vs 2,674 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (28W vs 50W).

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

Radeon RX 550 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $79 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 550 make more sense than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs?

Yes. Radeon RX 550 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $79 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs. The trade-off is that Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	78 FPS	40 FPS
medium	69 FPS	26 FPS
high	49 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	65 FPS	28 FPS
medium	57 FPS	17 FPS
high	36 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	10 FPS
medium	23 FPS	6 FPS
high	14 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	86 FPS	76 FPS
medium	58 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	58 FPS	23 FPS
medium	34 FPS	17 FPS
high	25 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	6 FPS
medium	18 FPS	4 FPS
high	14 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	122 FPS	120 FPS
medium	98 FPS	96 FPS
high	81 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	90 FPS
medium	73 FPS	72 FPS
high	61 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	60 FPS
medium	49 FPS	48 FPS
high	41 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	122 FPS	120 FPS
medium	98 FPS	96 FPS
high	81 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	90 FPS
medium	73 FPS	72 FPS
high	61 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	54 FPS
medium	48 FPS	41 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	22 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs and Radeon RX 550

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,715+2%	2,674
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 4.0
Process Node	10 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	80	512+540%
Boost Clock	1350 MHz+14%	1183 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 550 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	112 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
Encoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 56.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 155mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon RX 550
TDP	28W-44%	50W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	0mm	155mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	97.0+81%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($79 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 33.8 (Radeon RX 550) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).