[Comparison] Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Intel UHD Graphics – Intel has improved so much that their new Iris Xe Graphics G7 is up to 4 times better than their older UHD Graphics

LaptopMedia.com Comparisons [Comparison] Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Intel UHD Graphics - Intel has improved so much that their new Iris Xe Graphics G7 is up to 4 times better than their older UHD Graphics

From: Severin Kolakov 25 November 2020 / 04:57 1

The new Intel Iris iGPUs have been great, in terms of providing adequate performance that can be better than some discrete GPUs. Today we will be comparing the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 against the Intel UHD Graphics, to see just how much of an improvement there has been.

You can learn more about both iGPUs here: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 / Intel UHD Graphics

Specs table

	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7	Intel UHD Graphics
Manufacturing process	10nm+	14nm
Frequency: Base/Max	300MHz/1250MHz	300MHz/1000MHz
Memory type	shared memory	shared memory

GPU Benchmarks

We witnessed complete destruction on the side of the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7, which is to be expected. With over 400% (4 times) advantage in all of our tests, it is the undisputed winner of this comparison. It’s great to see how far Intel has come when it comes to graphics performance and we can’t wait to see what else they have prepared.

3DMark Time Spy (G)

The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT)

1598

3DMark Fire Strike (G)

Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT)

5682

Unigine Superposition

Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT)

1076

Gaming tests

cs-go-benchmarks

CS:GO	HD 1080p, Low (Check settings)	HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings)	HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7	168 fps (+409%)	120 fps	70 fps
Intel UHD Graphics	33 fps	– fps	– fps

DOTA 2	HD 1080p, Low (Check settings)	HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings)	HD 1080p, High (Check settings)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7	123 fps (+112%)	87 fps (+200%)	60 fps
Intel UHD Graphics	58 fps	29 fps	– fps

Conclusion

The Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 managed to defeat its opponent in spectacular fashion. It was more than 4 times faster than its older sibling, which honestly, feels like a prehistoric dog of an iGPU. Thankfully, Intel has made a great effort in providing their customers with adequate integrated graphics.