Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs FirePro W4100
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. 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 W4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and FirePro W4100
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 W4100
The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% 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 W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 512 (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,496 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 512+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4100 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 W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 12 (FirePro W4100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4100). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.0. 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,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 122.6% 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 W4100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 171mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-76% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 171mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+318% | 29.9 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($183 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — 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 2014).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $183 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $183 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 8.2 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 28 2019 | August 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #760 | #766 |
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