Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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Performance
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
6,5186% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060335% better
28,37527% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 335% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
No data available
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 53% 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 (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.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2021 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 360 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 3060 includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 28 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3060 has the 83rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 28,375 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.25. This is the 29th 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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Ampere
Market SegmentIntegratedDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)--$329
Production StatusActiveActive
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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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
Low - 1080p
10 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
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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 780M25+150%
Radeon 760M20+100%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)10

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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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 (96EU)
6,5186% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060335% better
28,37527% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 335% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) is ranked 225th with a score of 6,518, and the GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 83rd with a score of 28,375.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
No data available
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 132% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 3060's 86.25 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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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 108029,263+349%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+346%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+335%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503+322%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5+317%
Radeon 760M9,603+47%
Radeon 740M7,490+15%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)6,518
Radeon RX Vega 115,483-16%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)5,332-18%

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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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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,560
8,559
(+448.65%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,737
8,721
(+402.07%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
26,949
120,745
(+348.05%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,143
21,379
(+315.69%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
19,106
96,914
(+407.24%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
6,884.5
25,149
(+265.3%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
98.1
246.6
(+151.38%)
PassMark G3D Mark
2,683
17,001
(+533.66%)
PassMark G2D Mark
364
963
(+164.56%)
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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
CodenameTiger Lake GT2GA106
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Ampere
Process Size10 nm8 nm
Transistors--12,000 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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
Memory SizeSystem Shared12 GB
Memory TypeSystem SharedGDDR6
Memory BandwidthSystem Dependent360 Gb/s
Memory ClockSystem Shared1,875 MHz
Memory InterfaceSystem Shared192 bit
L1 Cache--128 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB3 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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfaceRing BusPCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W170 W
Suggested PSU--450 W
Power Connectors--1x 12-pin
OutputsDevice DependentHDMI 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.

SpecIris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
Shading Units768--
CUDA Cores--3,584
Execution Units (EU)96--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--28
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)48112
Render Output Units (ROP)2448
Tensor Cores--112
Ray Tracing Cores--28
Core Clock Speed300 MHz1,320 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,100 MHz1,777 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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
Pixel Fill Rate26.4 GPixel/s85.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate52.8 GTexel/s199 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.69 TFLOPS12.74 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance422.4 GFLOPS199 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 (96EU)GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
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.