Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs Radeon RX 7600
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1005.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1005.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1005.4%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600
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 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 1005.4%. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 10 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 16,581+1005% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 2048+4167% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 2655 MHz+141% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). 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 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| 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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 172.9% 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 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-93% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+24% | 100.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 66.3 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #760 | #118 |
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