GeForce RTX 4060 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+490.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 294.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 294.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 490.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 49.5% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 490.4% 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 4060 Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	167 FPS	80 FPS
medium	152 FPS	70 FPS
high	134 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	66 FPS
medium	114 FPS	58 FPS
high	99 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	24 FPS
medium	74 FPS	23 FPS
high	62 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	392 FPS	122 FPS
medium	334 FPS	85 FPS
high	268 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	80 FPS
medium	209 FPS	48 FPS
high	169 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	38 FPS
medium	98 FPS	25 FPS
high	82 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	812 FPS	149 FPS
medium	642 FPS	119 FPS
high	551 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	112 FPS
medium	443 FPS	89 FPS
high	379 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	74 FPS
medium	297 FPS	60 FPS
high	234 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	746 FPS	139 FPS
medium	613 FPS	109 FPS
high	536 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	104 FPS
medium	486 FPS	82 FPS
high	421 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	63 FPS
medium	308 FPS	49 FPS
high	285 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Iris Xe Graphics G7

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 490.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	19,548+490%	3,311
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	5 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	3072+3100%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 117.2% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP	115W	30W-74%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+54%	110.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 costs 33.1% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 294% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).