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FirePro V9800 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz
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Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
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FirePro V9800 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Performance Spectrum

FirePro V9800
4 GB 150
2,727
+0.4%
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brand logoRadeon R9 M385
brand logoRadeon RX 550X
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7800M
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Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Shared System RAM 28
2,715
0.0%
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brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580

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.

FirePro V9800 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V9800

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro V9800 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌435.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 28W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 28W instead of 150W, a 122W 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.
  • ❌2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V9800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (2,727 vs 2,715), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V9800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V9800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V9800 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

Intel

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score
2,727
2,715
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
40 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
1280+1500%
80
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
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 FirePro V9800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs carries 0 MB. FirePro V9800 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V9800 and System on the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs.

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
DirectX
11.2
12 (12_1)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Encoder
None
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 137.1% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP
150W
28W-81%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
85
Perf/Watt
18.2
97.0+433%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V9800 came in at $3499, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs was 100+% cheaper ($3499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro V9800) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V9800Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
MSRP
$3499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.8
Infinity
Codename
Cayman
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
May 24 2011
August 15 2020
Ranking
#656
#584
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