Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

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Performance
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
5,3325% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980230% better
17,604.517% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980 has 230% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
No data available
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 980 has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) GPU

The Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) 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 640 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 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 20 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 240th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 Gb/s, 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 GTX 980 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,216 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 980 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 980 has the 127th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 76th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentIntegratedDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q3 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)--$549
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
Low - 1080p
10 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
8 FPS
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon 780M21.1+173%
Radeon 760M19.6+153%
Radeon RX Vega 1010.5+36%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)8+3%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)7.74

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.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
5,3325% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980230% better
17,604.517% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 980 has 230% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) is ranked 240th with a score of 5,332, and the GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
No data available
GeForce GTX 980
32.0720% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 980 has 49% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 980's 32.07 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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.

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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.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce GTX 96054.11+69%
GeForce GTX 97048.73+52%
Radeon R9 390X41.83+30%
Radeon R9 280X36.09+13%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53+11%
GeForce GTX 98032.07
Radeon R9 FURY31.95-0%
Radeon R9 290X29.45-8%
Radeon R9 Nano26.63-17%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti22.34-30%

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
BenchmarkIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,180
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3DMark Time Spy Score
1,333.5
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
21,931
85,374
(+289.28%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
4,010
12,938
(+222.64%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
15,172
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
5,598
14,169
(+153.11%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
86.2
109.6
(+27.15%)
PassMark G3D Mark
2,683
11,101
(+313.75%)
PassMark G2D Mark
368
791
(+114.95%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
43.8
129.7
(+196.12%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
57.3
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
CodenameTiger Lake GT2GM204
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Maxwell 2.0
Process Size10 nm28 nm
Transistors--5,200 million

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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
Memory SizeSystem Shared4 GB
Memory TypeSystem SharedGDDR5
Memory BandwidthSystem Dependent224.4 Gb/s
Memory ClockSystem Shared1,753 MHz
Memory InterfaceSystem Shared256 bit
L1 Cache--48 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB2 MB

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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfaceRing BusPCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W165 W
Suggested PSU--450 W
Power Connectors--2x 6-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
Shading Units640--
CUDA Cores--2,048
Execution Units (EU)80--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)40128
Render Output Units (ROP)2064
Core Clock Speed300 MHz1,127 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,100 MHz1,216 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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
Pixel Fill Rate22 GPixel/s77.82 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate44 GTexel/s155.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,408 GFLOPS4.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance352 GFLOPS155.6 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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)GeForce GTX 980
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.