Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 906% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 47% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
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 264th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 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 RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3080 has the 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 50th 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.
| Info | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q3 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $699 |
| Production Status | Active | 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
Sons of the Forest | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 10 FPS | 121 FPS(+1,085.29%) |
| Medium - 1080p | 8 FPS | 117 FPS(+1,405.17%) |
| High - 1080p | -- | 114 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 112 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 99 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 70 FPS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 77 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -21% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | +16% |
| Arc A750 | 13.32 | +32% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 906% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) is ranked 264th with a score of 5,337.5, and the GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 32nd with a score of 53,713.
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 118% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 3080's 76.84 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | +974% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +961% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | +906% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | +875% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 51,400 | +863% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 6,539.5 | +23% |
| Radeon RX Vega 11 | 5,483 | +3% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 5,337.5 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 7 | 5,244 | -2% |
| UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | 4,832.5 | -9% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 86.4 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 84.88 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 82.78 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | -12% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -24% |
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 G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,181 | 17,535.5 (+1,384.8%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,334 | 16,133.5 (+1,109.41%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 21,931 | 188,064 (+757.53%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 4,048 | 39,257 (+869.79%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 15,172 | 120,402 (+693.58%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,602.5 | 35,564.5 (+534.8%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 86.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,650 | 25,098 (+847.09%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 389 | 1,067 (+174.29%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 43.8 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 57.3 | -- |
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 G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tiger Lake GT2 | GA102 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 10 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 28,300 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.
| Spec | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 760.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1,188 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 320 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 5 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.
| Spec | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 320 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 640 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 8,704 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 80 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 68 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 272 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 20 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 272 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 68 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 1,440 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,100 MHz | 1,710 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 G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 22 GPixel/s | 164.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 44 GTexel/s | 465.1 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,408 GFLOPS | 29.77 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 352 GFLOPS | 465.1 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 G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.