UHD Graphics 730 vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 730

Shared System RAM 15

1,537

+2.5%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌25% higher power demand at 15W vs 12W.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 15W, a 3W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 15W, a 3W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌25% higher power demand at 15W vs 12W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel UHD Graphics 730 better than Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,537 vs 1,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Intel UHD Graphics 730 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Intel UHD Graphics 730 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Intel UHD Graphics 730 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 gaming card in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Intel UHD Graphics 730 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 730 Benchmark Check

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

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	31 FPS	68 FPS
medium	22 FPS	54 FPS
high	15 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	51 FPS
medium	15 FPS	40 FPS
high	8 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	24 FPS
medium	6 FPS	23 FPS
high	4 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	50 FPS	54 FPS
high	33 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	51 FPS
medium	26 FPS	33 FPS
high	19 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	27 FPS
medium	14 FPS	18 FPS
high	11 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	55 FPS	54 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	52 FPS	51 FPS
medium	41 FPS	40 FPS
high	35 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	34 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	23 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	55 FPS	54 FPS
high	43 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	51 FPS
medium	11 FPS	40 FPS
high	9 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	34 FPS
medium	8 FPS	27 FPS
high	6 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 730 and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

Intel UHD Graphics 730

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.

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

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 scores 1,537 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is built on Generation 12.2 while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on a 10 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,537+2%	1,500
Architecture	Generation 12.2	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	10 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	192+300%	48
Boost Clock	1550 MHz+41%	1100 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 draws 15W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 22.2% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP	15W	12W-20%
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	102.5	125.0+22%

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers NaN% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).