Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 350
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $50 for the Radeon R9 350, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 233.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+233.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) and Radeon R9 350
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 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 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.
Radeon R9 350
The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) scores 2,000 and the Radeon R9 350 reaches 1,998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon R9 350 uses GCN 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 64 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 350). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,000 | 1,998 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 64 | 2560+3900% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz+10% | 1000 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 350 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 350 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 350). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon R9 350's 300W — a 184.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 300W (Radeon R9 350). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-96% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 166.7+2388% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.3 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) — the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers 233.3% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.3+233% | 40.0 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G7 Gen. 11 | Grenada |
| Release | May 28 2019 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #672 | #296 |
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