Intel Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) vs Intel UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU)
The UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) and the UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) GPU
The Intel Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) 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 G4 includes 384 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 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 12 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.
About the Intel UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) GPU
The Intel UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in 2021. It is built on the Generation 12.1 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tiger Lake GT1) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.
Memory
The UHD Graphics Xe has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The UHD Graphics Xe includes 256 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,350 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 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 UHD Graphics Xe has the 317th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Generation 12.1 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | 2021 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU)'s 3,222 performance score ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) and the UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) 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 R8 M445DX | 3,775 | +17% |
| Radeon RX Vega 5 | 3,535 | +10% |
| UHD Graphics 770 | 3,428 | +6% |
| Radeon RX Vega 10 | 3,389 | +5% |
| Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) | 3,225 | +0% |
| UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) | 3,222 | |
| Iris Pro Graphics 580 | 3,220 | -0% |
| Radeon Graphics (128SP) | 3,026 | -6% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 645 | 2,985 | -7% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 2,894 | -10% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 676.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 784 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 15,662 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 2,495 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 11,380 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | -- | 3,691 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 83.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,650 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 389 | -- |
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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tiger Lake GT2 | Tiger Lake GT1 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Size | 10 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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System Shared |
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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | 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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 384 | 256 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 12 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,100 MHz | 1,350 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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 13.2 GPixel/s | 10.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 26.4 GTexel/s | 21.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 844.8 GFLOPS | 691.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 211.2 GFLOPS | 172.8 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 | Iris Xe Graphics G4 (48EU) | UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.