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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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.
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,477 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% 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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 10 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+2% | 1,477 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Vega |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 512+967% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 2100 MHz+91% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 22.2% 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 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-20% | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+27% | 98.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U offers NaN% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Vega |
| Release | May 28 2019 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #760 | #545 |
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