GRID P100-8Q vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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.
❌703.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 28W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 225W, a 197W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).

GRID P100-8Q

2016

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 225W, a 197W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌703.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 28W.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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 96EUs is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (28W 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 96EUs is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $7,374 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID P100-8Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID P100-8Q make more sense than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs?

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 96EUs. The trade-off is that Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID P100-8Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 96EUs Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
1080p
low	30 FPS	78 FPS
medium	17 FPS	69 FPS
high	11 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	65 FPS
medium	7 FPS	57 FPS
high	4 FPS	36 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 96EUs
1080p
low	82 FPS	86 FPS
medium	51 FPS	58 FPS
high	38 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	58 FPS
medium	25 FPS	34 FPS
high	16 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	28 FPS
medium	9 FPS	18 FPS
high	7 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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 96EUs
1080p
low	147 FPS	137 FPS
medium	118 FPS	107 FPS
high	98 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	68 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	102 FPS
medium	88 FPS	81 FPS
high	74 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	62 FPS
medium	57 FPS	48 FPS
high	46 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	29 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 96EUs

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 96EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. 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 96EUs 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 96EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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
Boost Clock	1306 MHz	1350 MHz+3%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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 96EUs 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 96EUs
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 96EUs's 28W — a 155.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P100-8Q) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
TDP	225W	28W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	14.5	118.3+716%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs launched at $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs costs 100+% less ($7374 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (GRID P100-8Q) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).