Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs FirePro V8700

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

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Tesla K20m

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14343%

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FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

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Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

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GRID K520

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95%

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GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

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FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

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FirePro 2460

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91%

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FirePro 3D V5700

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88%

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Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

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GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

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FireStream 9270

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86%

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Quadro 400

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85%

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FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

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Quadro FX 380 LP

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83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and FirePro V8700

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.

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,539+3%
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	TeraScale 3
Process Node	10 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	48	1280+2567%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 10.1 (FirePro V8700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
DirectX	12 (12_1)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs None (FirePro V8700). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
Encoder	QuickSync	None
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 170.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 254mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 60.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
TDP	12W-92%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	254mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	60-29%
Perf/Watt	125.0+1114%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)	FirePro V8700
MSRP	$0-100%	$1499
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$170
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	9.1
Codename	Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11	Cayman
Release	May 28 2019	May 24 2011
Ranking	#760	#656