Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs Radeon Vega 10
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. 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) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 10 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 Vega 10
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 Vega 10
The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 and the Radeon Vega 10 reaches 1,515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% 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 Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1301 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,515+1% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 640+1233% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1301 MHz+18% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W | 10W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0 | 151.5+21% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 15.2 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Raven |
| Release | May 28 2019 | January 8 2019 |
| Ranking | #760 | #747 |
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