UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) vs Radeon R7 +8G

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 +8G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 +8G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) and Radeon R7 +8G

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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Graphics Performance

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) scores 1,200 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 500 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score	1,200	1,191
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	64	640+900%
Boost Clock	500 MHz	915 MHz+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 +8G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G).

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
Encoder	QuickSync	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) draws 7W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 124.3% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R7 +8G
TDP	7W-77%	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	171.4+332%	39.7

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).