FirePro W4300 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
FirePro W4300
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro W4300 is positioned at rank #168 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W4300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4300 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
FirePro W4300
The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719 | 2,715 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+860% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The FirePro W4300 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 56.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 171mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 71°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 28W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 171mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 71°C-16% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4 | 97.0+78% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | Bonaire | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | December 1 2015 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #590 | #584 |
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