Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell) vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) has 918% better performance than the HD Graphics (Broadwell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics (Broadwell) and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell) GPU
The HD Graphics (Broadwell) is an graphics card by Intel. It is built on the Generation 8.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Broadwell GT1) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD Graphics includes 96 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 850 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 12 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 2 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics has the 496th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) GPU
The Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2020. It is built on the Generation 12.1 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tiger Lake GT2) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 has the 225th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | Generation 12.1 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | -- | Q3 2020 |
| Production Status | -- | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 42 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 36 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 26 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 20 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 20.4 | |
| Radeon 780M | 11 | -46% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) has 918% better performance than the HD Graphics (Broadwell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The HD Graphics (Broadwell) is ranked 496th with a score of 641, and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) is ranked 225th with a score of 6,523.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics (Broadwell) and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega M GL | 9,862 | +1,439% |
| Radeon 760M | 9,603 | +1,398% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 6,523.5 | +918% |
| Radeon RX Vega 11 | 5,483 | +755% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 5,332 | +732% |
| UHD Graphics 605 | 648 | +1% |
| HD Graphics 5300 | 647 | +1% |
| HD Graphics (Broadwell) | 641 | |
| HD Graphics 4200 | 638 | -0% |
| Radeon HD 7600G | 628 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 1,561 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 1,738 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 4,015 | 26,981.5 (+572.02%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 463 | 5,147 (+1,011.66%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 19,106 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 729 | 6,896 (+845.95%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 17.8 | 98.2 (+451.69%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 2,683 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 360 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Broadwell GT1 | Tiger Lake GT2 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Type | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | -- | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | -- | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | -- | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 15 W |
| Outputs | -- | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 96 | 768 |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 96 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 12 | 48 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 2 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 100 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 850 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 26.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 52.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | -- | 1.69 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 422.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.