Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
The GeForce RTX 5080 has 1,777% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5080 has 61% 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 5080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 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 5080 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,617 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 77.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 100,190 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.29. This is the 23rd 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q1 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $999 |
| 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
God of War Ragnarök | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 275 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 219 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 129 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 4090 | 139.6 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | -22% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -37% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +33% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5080 has 1,777% 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 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190.
The GeForce RTX 5080 has 154% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 5080's 100.29 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 129,772 | +2,331% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 104,527 | +1,858% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100,190 | +1,777% |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 98,912 | +1,753% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 88,618 | +1,560% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 122.28 | +22% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 114.57 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100.29 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 100.14 | -0% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 99.8 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | -7% |
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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,181 | 32,317.5 (+2,636.45%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,334 | 29,175 (+2,087.03%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 21,931 | 335,663 (+1,430.54%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 4,048 | 72,807 (+1,698.59%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 15,172 | 225,007 (+1,383.04%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,602.5 | 72,606.5 (+1,195.97%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 86.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,650 | 36,357 (+1,271.96%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 389 | 1,401 (+260.15%) |
| 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tiger Lake GT2 | GB203 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.1 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 45,600 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 960 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1,875 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 64 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 360 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 750 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b |
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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 640 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 10,752 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 80 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 84 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 336 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 20 | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 336 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 84 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 2,295 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,100 MHz | 2,617 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 22 GPixel/s | 293.1 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 44 GTexel/s | 879.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,408 GFLOPS | 56.28 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 352 GFLOPS | 879.3 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 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.