
UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H).
| Insight | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8700 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and FirePro V8700

UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

FirePro V8700
The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.
Graphics Performance
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 1,500 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,539+3% |
| Architecture | Gen. 12 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 32 | 1280+3900% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-90% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+871% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 9.1 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | Cayman |
| Release | May 11 2021 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #709 | #656 |
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