Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 540.9% 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.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-540.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+540.9%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU
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.
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 540.9%. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 10 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,715 | 17,400+541% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 80 | 4352+5340% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 2535 MHz+88% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Xe Graphics G7 80EUs lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 140.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-83% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 97.0 | 108.8+12% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | AD106 |
| Release | August 15 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #584 | #59 |
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