
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 860M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 G4 48EUs.
| Insight | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 G4 48EUs and GeForce GTX 860M SLI

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI
The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 1029 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs scores 2,400 and the GeForce GTX 860M SLI reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 860M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 860M SLI).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,400 | 2,500+4% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 1280+2567% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 860M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce GTX 860M SLI's 120W — a 124.3% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-77% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 85.7+312% | 20.8 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce GTX 860M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | — |
| Release | August 15 2020 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #712 | #457 |
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