Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 385.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs.

InsightIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-385.1%)
Leading raw performance (+385.1%)
Longevity
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 Xe Graphics G7 80EUs and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 385.1%. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,715
13,170+385%
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Ampere
Process Node
10 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
80
3584+4380%
Boost Clock
1350 MHz
1777 MHz+32%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 143.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
28W-84%
170W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
500W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
97.0+25%
77.5
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Tiger Lake Xe
GA106
Release
August 15 2020
October 12 2022
Ranking
#584
#147