GeForce GT 1030 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7
When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and Iris Xe Graphics G7, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 1030 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Xe Graphics G7 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Iris Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 1030
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
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GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - by 10 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
2−3
3−4
low / 720p
27−30
30−35
medium / 1080p
16−18
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
21−24
24−27
ultra / 1080p
18−20
21−24
QHD / 1440p
5−6
5−6
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
45−50
55−60
medium / 1080p
24−27
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 12% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
190−200
210−220
medium / 768p
160−170
180−190
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
QHD / 1440p
50−55
55−60
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
130−140
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
35−40
40−45
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 14% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
medium / 768p
85−90
95−100
ultra / 1080p
55−60
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 12% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
14−16
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
5−6
6−7
low / 720p
35−40
40−45
medium / 1080p
16−18
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
21−24
24−27
ultra / 1080p
16−18
20−22
QHD / 1440p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
90−95
100−110
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 12% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
21−24
27−30
ultra / 1080p
18−20
21−24
QHD / 1440p
7−8
9−10
low / 720p
45−50
55−60
medium / 1080p
24−27
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
70−75
80−85
high / 1080p
24−27
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
12−14
QHD / 1440p
1−2
3−4
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
8−9
10−11
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
24−27
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
100−110
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 9% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
21−24
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
60−65
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
30−35
medium / 1080p
14−16
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 13% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
45−50
55−60
medium / 768p
30−33
35−40
high / 1080p
16−18
20−22
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−12
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 18% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
35−40
high / 768p
50−55
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 1% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 1030
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
N17P-G1
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
17 May 2017
15 August 2020
Pipelines
384
96
Core clock speed
1228 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
10 nm
Texture fill rate
35.23
Floating-point performance
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
Quick Sync
+
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