Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Radeon HD 6990M

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 Radeon HD 6990M is on rank 233, so the Radeon HD 6990M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe Graphics G7

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

93%

#272

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

656%

#274

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

594%

#275

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

593%

#279

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

539%

#280

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

535%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

100%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

91%

#223

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

499%

#225

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

452%

#226

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

451%

#230

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

410%

#231

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

407%

#233

Radeon HD 6990M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

97%

#239

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#240

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon HD 6990M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6990M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Xe Graphics G7	Radeon HD 6990M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 Iris 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon HD 6990M

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.

Radeon HD 6990M

The Radeon HD 6990M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 scores 3,311 and the Radeon HD 6990M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M).

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7	Radeon HD 6990M
G3D Mark Score	3,311+1%	3,264
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	TeraScale 2
Process Node	10 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	96	1120+1067%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7	Radeon HD 6990M
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 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6990M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7	Radeon HD 6990M
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 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.