GRID P100-8Q vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

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.

GRID P100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3587% HIGHER MSRP
$7,374 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 225W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,174 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3636.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 225W, a 195W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID P100-8Q

2016

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,174 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3636.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 225W, a 195W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3587% HIGHER MSRP
$7,374 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 225W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Iris Xe Graphics G7 better than GRID P100-8Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,267 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (30W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID P100-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Iris Xe Graphics G7 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is about $7,174 cheaper on MSRP at $200 MSRP versus $7,374 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID P100-8Q is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID P100-8Q make more sense than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes. GRID P100-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $7,374 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Iris Xe Graphics G7. The trade-off is that Iris Xe Graphics G7 currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 3636.7%.

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.

GRID P100-8Q Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	30 FPS	80 FPS
medium	17 FPS	70 FPS
high	11 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	66 FPS
medium	7 FPS	58 FPS
high	4 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	24 FPS
medium	3 FPS	23 FPS
high	2 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	82 FPS	122 FPS
medium	51 FPS	85 FPS
high	38 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	80 FPS
medium	25 FPS	48 FPS
high	16 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	38 FPS
medium	9 FPS	25 FPS
high	7 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	147 FPS	149 FPS
medium	118 FPS	119 FPS
high	98 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	112 FPS
medium	88 FPS	89 FPS
high	74 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	74 FPS
medium	59 FPS	60 FPS
high	49 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	147 FPS	139 FPS
medium	118 FPS	109 FPS
high	98 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	104 FPS
medium	88 FPS	82 FPS
high	74 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	63 FPS
medium	57 FPS	49 FPS
high	46 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P100-8Q and Iris Xe Graphics G7

GRID P100-8Q

The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.

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

The GRID P100-8Q scores 3,267 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,267	3,311+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+567%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P100-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 has 0 MB. The GRID P100-8Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P100-8Q draws 225W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P100-8Q) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	14.5	110.4+661%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 costs 97.3% less ($7174 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 offers 4050% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).