Radeon HD 8770 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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. The Radeon HD 8770 is positioned at rank #271 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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.

Radeon HD 8770 Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8770 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Radeon HD 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,607	2,715+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384+380%	80
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1350 MHz+64%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8770 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12).

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 56.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP	50W	28W-44%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	52.1	97.0+86%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).