Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Radeon HD8970M
Iris Xe Graphics G7
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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 Radeon HD8970M is on rank 154, so the Radeon HD8970M 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 Radeon HD8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 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.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon HD8970M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 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) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD8970M'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 HD8970M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.4+228% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | Neptune |
| Release | August 15 2020 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #493 | #507 |
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