Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs vs GRID T4-1Q
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID T4-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 96EUs 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 96EUs and GRID T4-1Q
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
GRID T4-1Q
The GRID T4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,303 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs scores 3,311 and the GRID T4-1Q reaches 3,303 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GRID T4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-1Q). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,303 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 96 | 2048+2033% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz+15% | 1178 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-1Q has 2 GB. The GRID T4-1Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 12_1 (GRID T4-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs draws 28W versus the GRID T4-1Q's 225W — a 155.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 350W (GRID T4-1Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-88% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 118.3+705% | 14.7 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GRID T4-1Q launched at $1880 and now averages $600. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs costs 100+% less ($600 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 5.5 (GRID T4-1Q) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GRID T4-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $1880 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 5.5 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | GM204 |
| Release | August 15 2020 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #536 | #525 |
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