Radeon RX Vega 6 vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 6 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 RX Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 6 and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 6 scores 1,492 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,492	1,500
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	14 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4096+8433%	48
Boost Clock	1546 MHz+41%	1100 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 6 draws 295W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 184.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP	295W	12W-96%
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	5.1	125.0+2351%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers NaN% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).