Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
VS
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

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 96EUs
28
3,311
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A580
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
30
3,390
+2.4%
brand logoRadeon R7 450
brand logoRadeon HD 6970M
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon HD 6990
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
brand logoRadeon RX 6600 XT
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060

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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#140
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
320%
#142
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
290%
#143
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
290%
#147
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
263%
#148
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
262%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#157
GeForce 830M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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.

InsightIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low95 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
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low96 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium23 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium81 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium40 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low146 FPS
medium99 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra33 FPS
1440p
low62 FPS
medium48 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low23 FPS
medium17 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra7 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium89 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4K
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low114 FPS
medium92 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low76 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 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
low118 FPS
medium103 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS
medium69 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low50 FPS
medium41 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs and Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

Intel

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.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,390 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs scores 3,311 and the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 reaches 3,390 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on a 10 nm process. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 96 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score
3,311
3,390+2%
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
10 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
96
96
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 has 2 GB. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
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 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs QuickSync (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: QuickSync vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Encoder
QuickSync
QuickSync
Decoder
QuickSync
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs draws 28W versus the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 6.9% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 350W (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
TDP
28W-7%
30W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
—
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
—
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85
Perf/Watt
118.3+5%
113.0
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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 67.8 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP
$0-100%
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$50
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
67.8
Codename
Tiger Lake Xe
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
August 15 2020
August 15 2020
Ranking
#536
#508