Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs Radeon RX 550
Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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 Radeon RX 550
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.
Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,715+2% | 2,674 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 80 | 512+540% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz+14% | 1183 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 56.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 155mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-44% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | 155mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 97.0+81% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 76.4 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | Lexa |
| Release | August 15 2020 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #584 | #617 |
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