GeForce RTX 3070 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+569.6%

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 Xe Graphics G7

Shared System RAM 30

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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

✅+569.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 168.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 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

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 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: 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 16.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+569.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 168.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 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

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 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: 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 16.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is a 2020 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 569.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 149.5% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 569.6% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Xe Graphics G7 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,311 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	158 FPS	80 FPS
medium	140 FPS	70 FPS
high	123 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	66 FPS
medium	109 FPS	58 FPS
high	96 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	23 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 Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	470 FPS	122 FPS
medium	405 FPS	85 FPS
high	327 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	80 FPS
medium	246 FPS	48 FPS
high	213 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	38 FPS
medium	120 FPS	25 FPS
high	105 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	885 FPS	149 FPS
medium	712 FPS	119 FPS
high	619 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	112 FPS
medium	557 FPS	89 FPS
high	473 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	74 FPS
medium	388 FPS	60 FPS
high	330 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	600 FPS	139 FPS
medium	527 FPS	109 FPS
high	433 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	104 FPS
medium	433 FPS	82 FPS
high	339 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	63 FPS
medium	270 FPS	49 FPS
high	238 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Iris Xe Graphics G7

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 Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 569.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	22,172+570%	3,311
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	5888+6033%	96

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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 Xe Graphics G7 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
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 Xe Graphics G7 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 Xe Graphics G7
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 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 152% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP	220W	30W-86%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	110.4+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 costs 59.9% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 167.5% better value.