Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
28
2,715
0.0%
brand logoUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
brand logoIris Plus Graphics 650
brand logoIris Plus Graphics 950
brand logoIris Pro Graphics P580
brand logoUHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
200
20,312
+648.1%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 648.1% 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 Xe Graphics G7 80EUs.

InsightIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-648.1%)
✅Leading raw performance (+648.1%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low122 FPS
medium98 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low158 FPS
medium130 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440p
low141 FPS
medium101 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low77 FPS
medium58 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low122 FPS
medium98 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium40 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low459 FPS
medium418 FPS
high340 FPS
ultra291 FPS
1440p
low318 FPS
medium278 FPS
high220 FPS
ultra182 FPS
4K
low152 FPS
medium130 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra82 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low122 FPS
medium98 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low61 FPS
medium49 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra31 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low700 FPS
medium600 FPS
high500 FPS
ultra450 FPS
1440p
low686 FPS
medium548 FPS
high457 FPS
ultra343 FPS
4K
low428 FPS
medium344 FPS
high290 FPS
ultra229 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low109 FPS
medium92 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS
medium64 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium40 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low487 FPS
medium412 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra349 FPS
1440p
low458 FPS
medium387 FPS
high375 FPS
ultra333 FPS
4K
low293 FPS
medium254 FPS
high255 FPS
ultra211 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 648.1%. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,715
20,312+648%
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Ampere
Process Node
10 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
80
4864+5980%
Boost Clock
1350 MHz
1665 MHz+23%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
448 GB/s
Bus Width
System
256-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 150.9% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
28W-86%
200W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
600W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
75-12%
Perf/Watt
97.0
101.6+5%
💰

Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUsGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$280
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
72.5
Codename
Tiger Lake Xe
GA104
Release
August 15 2020
December 1 2020
Ranking
#584
#73