GeForce RTX 3070 vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+1378.1%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

Shared System RAM 12

1,500

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

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.

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.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+1378.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1733.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 12W.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 220W, a 208W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-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 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅+1378.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 220W, a 208W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1733.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 12W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-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 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is a 2019 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 1378.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1378.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	158 FPS	68 FPS
medium	140 FPS	54 FPS
high	123 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	51 FPS
medium	109 FPS	40 FPS
high	96 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	24 FPS
medium	67 FPS	23 FPS
high	52 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	470 FPS	68 FPS
medium	405 FPS	54 FPS
high	327 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	51 FPS
medium	246 FPS	33 FPS
high	213 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	27 FPS
medium	120 FPS	18 FPS
high	105 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	885 FPS	68 FPS
medium	712 FPS	54 FPS
high	619 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	51 FPS
medium	557 FPS	40 FPS
high	473 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	34 FPS
medium	388 FPS	27 FPS
high	330 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	600 FPS	68 FPS
medium	527 FPS	54 FPS
high	433 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	51 FPS
medium	433 FPS	40 FPS
high	339 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	34 FPS
medium	270 FPS	27 FPS
high	238 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 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 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 1,500 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1378.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	22,172+1378%	1,500
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	5888+12167%	48
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+57%	1100 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 179.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP	220W	12W-95%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	100.8	125.0+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).