GeForce GTX 670MX vs Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

1,978

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

2,000

+1.1%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 670MX is positioned at rank #111 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX

#101

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

274%

#103

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

249%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

248%

#108

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

226%

#109

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

224%

#111

GeForce GTX 670MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) 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.

GeForce GTX 670MX Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX and Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670MX scores 1,978 and the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) reaches 2,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX is built on Kepler while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 64 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,978	2,000+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	960+1400%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670MX comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670MX draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)'s 12W — a 144.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.