Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs vs Radeon Pro 450

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 450 better than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,715 vs 2,723 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 450 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 450 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 450 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon Pro 450 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro 450 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (28W vs 35W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs make more sense than Radeon Pro 450?

Yes. Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (28W vs 35W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 450. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 450 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	78 FPS	47 FPS
medium	69 FPS	29 FPS
high	49 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	65 FPS	31 FPS
medium	57 FPS	18 FPS
high	36 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	10 FPS
medium	23 FPS	7 FPS
high	14 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	86 FPS	47 FPS
medium	58 FPS	25 FPS
high	40 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	58 FPS	21 FPS
medium	34 FPS	12 FPS
high	25 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	6 FPS
medium	18 FPS	4 FPS
high	14 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	122 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	98 FPS
high	81 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	61 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	61 FPS
medium	49 FPS	49 FPS
high	41 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	122 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	98 FPS
high	81 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	61 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	48 FPS	44 FPS
high	39 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs and Radeon Pro 450

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs scores 2,715 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,715	2,723
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 4.0
Process Node	10 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	80	640+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro 450 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs draws 28W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 22.2% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	28W-20%	35W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	97.0+25%	77.8

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers NaN% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).