Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 and Arc 7-Cores iGPU, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Arc 7-Cores iGPU outperforms Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 455 | 321 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) | Xe LPG (2023) |
| GPU code name | Tiger Lake Xe | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 15 August 2020 (4 years ago) | 14 December 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 96 | 7 |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 2200 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 5 nm |
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 type | DDR4 | no data |
| Shared memory | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Quick Sync | + | no data |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | DirectX 12_1 | 12_2 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 18−20
−88.9%
| 34
+88.9%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
−75%
|
55−60
+75%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+7.9%
|
38
−7.9%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
−62.1%
|
90−95
+62.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
−77.5%
|
70−75
+77.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
−55.8%
|
120−130
+55.8%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
−57.7%
|
40−45
+57.7%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
−84.2%
|
70−75
+84.2%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
−75%
|
55−60
+75%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
−97.2%
|
71
+97.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+20.6%
|
34
−20.6%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
−62.1%
|
90−95
+62.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
−77.5%
|
70−75
+77.5%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 35−40
+56.5%
|
23
−56.5%
|
| Metro Exodus | 27−30
−74.1%
|
45−50
+74.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
−55.8%
|
120−130
+55.8%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
−57.7%
|
40−45
+57.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
−73.3%
|
52
+73.3%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
−84.2%
|
70−75
+84.2%
|
| World of Tanks | 140−150
−47.2%
|
210−220
+47.2%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
−75%
|
55−60
+75%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
−83.3%
|
66
+83.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+17.1%
|
35
−17.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
−77.5%
|
70−75
+77.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
−55.8%
|
120−130
+55.8%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
+36.4%
|
22
−36.4%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 55−60
−62.1%
|
90−95
+62.1%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
−108%
|
27−30
+108%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
−105%
|
35−40
+105%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
−87.5%
|
14−16
+87.5%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
−76%
|
40−45
+76%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 18−20
−84.2%
|
35−40
+84.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
−100%
|
40−45
+100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
−100%
|
40−45
+100%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 24−27
−76%
|
40−45
+76%
|
4K
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 20−22
−45%
|
27−30
+45%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
−140%
|
12−14
+140%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
−83.3%
|
10−12
+83.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 20−22
−45%
|
27−30
+45%
|
| Valorant | 10−11
−100%
|
20−22
+100%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10
−88.9%
|
16−18
+88.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 20−22
−45%
|
27−30
+45%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
−83.3%
|
21−24
+83.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
−92.3%
|
24−27
+92.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 27−30
−75.9%
|
50−55
+75.9%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 10−11
−100%
|
20−22
+100%
|
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 90
+0%
|
90
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 50−55
+0%
|
50−55
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 58
+0%
|
58
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 50−55
+0%
|
50−55
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 31
+0%
|
31
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 50−55
+0%
|
50−55
+0%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 27−30
+0%
|
27−30
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 24−27
+0%
|
24−27
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
This is how Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 and Arc 7-Cores iGPU compete in popular games:
- Arc 7-Cores iGPU is 89% faster in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Grand Theft Auto V, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is 57% faster.
- in Metro Exodus, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the Arc 7-Cores iGPU is 140% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is ahead in 5 tests (9%)
- Arc 7-Cores iGPU is ahead in 40 tests (71%)
- there's a draw in 11 tests (20%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.95 | 17.26 |
| Recency | 15 August 2020 | 14 December 2023 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
Arc 7-Cores iGPU has a 73.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is our recommended choice as it beats the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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