
Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs GeForce GTX 485M SLI

Iris Xe Graphics G7
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is positioned at rank 282 and the GeForce GTX 485M SLI is on rank 227, so the GeForce GTX 485M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe Graphics G7
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Iris Xe Graphics G7 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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 and GeForce GTX 485M SLI

Iris Xe Graphics G7
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. 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: 3,311 points.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI
The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 485M SLI reaches 3,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI uses Fermi, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,360+1% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Fermi |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 96 | 768+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Decoder: QuickSync vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 485M SLI's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 92°C.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-8% | 92°C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.4+229% | 33.6 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | N11E-GTX-A1 |
| Release | August 15 2020 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #493 | #542 |
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