Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs vs Radeon HD8970M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8970M

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#143

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

322%

#145

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

292%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

291%

#150

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

265%

#151

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

263%

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Radeon HD8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

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GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

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GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 Radeon HD8970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 96EUs.

Insight	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs	Radeon HD8970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8970M 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 96EUs Benchmark Check

Radeon HD8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs and Radeon HD8970M

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.

Radeon HD8970M

The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs scores 3,311 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs	Radeon HD8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,369+2%
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	96	1280+1233%
Boost Clock	1350 MHz+50%	900 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs	Radeon HD8970M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD8970M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD8970M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs	Radeon HD8970M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs draws 28W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 112.5% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.