Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs GRID K2

Aggregate performance score

We've compared GRID K2 with Iris Xe Graphics G7, including specs and performance data.

GRID K2
2013, $5,199
4 GB GDDR5, 225 Watt
6.57

Graphics G7 outperforms K2 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking623504
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.06no data
Power efficiency2.26no data
ArchitectureKepler (2012−2018)Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022)
GPU code nameGK104Tiger Lake Xe
Market segmentWorkstationLaptop
Release date11 May 2013 (13 years ago)15 August 2020 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,199 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1536 ×296
Core clock speed745 MHzno data
Number of transistors3,540 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)225 Wattno data
Texture fill rate95.36 ×2no data
Floating-point processing power2.289 TFLOPS ×2no data
ROPs32 ×2no data
TMUs128 ×2no data
L1 Cache128 KBno data
L2 Cache512 KBno data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16no data
Length267 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pinno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5DDR4
Maximum RAM amount4 GB ×2no data
Memory bus width256 Bit ×2no data
Memory clock speed1250 MHzno data
Memory bandwidth160.0 GB/s ×2no data
Shared memory-+

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsno data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Syncno data+

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)DirectX 12_1
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)no data
OpenGL4.6no data
OpenCL3.0no data
Vulkan1.2.175-
CUDA3.0-

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Medium

Battlefield 5 40−45
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Far Cry 5 30−35
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Fortnite 55−60
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Forza Horizon 4 40−45
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PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
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Valorant 90−95
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90−95
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Full HD
High

Battlefield 5 40−45
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40−45
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 140−150
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140−150
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Dota 2 70−75
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70−75
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Far Cry 5 30−35
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30−35
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Fortnite 55−60
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55−60
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Forza Horizon 4 40−45
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40−45
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Grand Theft Auto V 35−40
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35−40
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Metro Exodus 20−22
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20−22
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PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
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35−40
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 24−27
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24−27
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Valorant 90−95
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90−95
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Full HD
Ultra

Battlefield 5 40−45
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40−45
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Dota 2 70−75
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70−75
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Far Cry 5 30−35
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30−35
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Forza Horizon 4 40−45
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40−45
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PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
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35−40
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 24−27
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24−27
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Full HD
Epic

Fortnite 55−60
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55−60
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1440p
High

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 70−75
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70−75
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Grand Theft Auto V 12−14
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12−14
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Metro Exodus 10−12
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10−12
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Valorant 95−100
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95−100
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1440p
Ultra

Battlefield 5 24−27
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24−27
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Far Cry 5 20−22
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20−22
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Forza Horizon 4 21−24
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21−24
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1440p
Epic

Fortnite 21−24
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21−24
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4K
High

Grand Theft Auto V 20−22
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20−22
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Metro Exodus 5−6
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5−6
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
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10−12
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Valorant 40−45
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40−45
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4K
Ultra

Battlefield 5 12−14
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12−14
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Dota 2 35−40
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35−40
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Far Cry 5 10−11
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10−11
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Forza Horizon 4 16−18
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16−18
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PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 9−10
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9−10
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4K
Epic

Fortnite 9−10
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9−10
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All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 42 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.57 9.69
Recency 11 May 2013 15 August 2020
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm

Iris Xe Graphics G7 has a 47% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the GRID K2 in performance tests.

Be aware that GRID K2 is a workstation graphics card while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is a notebook one.

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