Radeon R9 Fury X
VS
Arc 7-Cores iGPU

Radeon R9 Fury X vs Arc 7-Cores iGPU

AMD

Radeon R9 Fury X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz
VS
Intel

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 7-Cores iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Fury X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Fury X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 7-Cores iGPU.

InsightRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 Fury X 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 Radeon R9 Fury X and Arc 7-Cores iGPU

AMD

Radeon R9 Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,382 points. Launch price was $649.

Intel

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 Fury X scores 9,382 and the Arc 7-Cores iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Fury X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
G3D Mark Score
9,382
9,349
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Xe LPG
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4096+58414%
7
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
2200 MHz+110%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
XeSS
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 Fury X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 Fury X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared
Memory Type
HBM
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s
System
Bus Width
4096-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
DirectX
12.0
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU).

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
Encoder
VCE 3.0
Xe Media Engine
Decoder
UVD 6.0
Xe Media Engine
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 Fury X draws 275W versus the Arc 7-Cores iGPU's 15W — a 179.3% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 195mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
TDP
275W
15W-95%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
195mm
0mm
Height
115mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
60°C-29%
85°C
Perf/Watt
34.1
623.3+1728%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Fury X launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.3 (Radeon R9 Fury X) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R9 Fury XArc 7-Cores iGPU
MSRP
$649
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
117.3
Infinity
Codename
Fiji
Meteor Lake iGPU
Release
June 24 2015
December 14 2023
Ranking
#282
#377