HD Graphics 6000 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7
In this comparison between HD Graphics 6000 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people HD Graphics 6000 will be the best choice, for others Iris Xe Graphics G7 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
HD Graphics 6000 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: HD Graphics 6000 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 HD Graphics 6000 or Iris Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
HD Graphics 6000
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x1
Memory type
System Shared
DDR4
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
HD Graphics 6000 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
HD Graphics 6000 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
0−1
16−18
ultra / 1080p
0−1
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
10−11
30−35
medium / 1080p
2−3
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
24−27
ultra / 1080p
2−3
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
low / 720p
10−12
55−60
medium / 1080p
3−4
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 620% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
HD Graphics 6000 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
110−120
210−220
medium / 768p
80−85
180−190
ultra / 1080p
30−35
100−110
QHD / 1440p
−
55−60
4K / 2160p
9−10
30−33
high / 768p
55−60
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 130% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
12−14
40−45
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
70−75
110−120
medium / 768p
40−45
95−100
ultra / 1080p
16−18
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 111% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
1−2
18−20
ultra / 1080p
−
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
6−7
low / 720p
8−9
40−45
medium / 1080p
2−3
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 600% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
24−27
ultra / 1080p
5−6
20−22
QHD / 1440p
1−2
12−14
low / 720p
45−50
100−110
medium / 1080p
6−7
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 226% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
2−3
27−30
ultra / 1080p
−
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
low / 720p
12−14
55−60
medium / 1080p
4−5
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 550% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
40−45
90−95
medium / 768p
−
80−85
high / 1080p
2−3
30−35
ultra / 1080p
2−3
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
medium / 720p
30−35
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 206% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
1−2
10−11
ultra / 1080p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
2−3
30−35
medium / 1080p
−
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 950% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
high / 1080p
55−60
−
medium / 1080p
−
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 32% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 88% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
3−4
30−35
medium / 1080p
−
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 966% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
6−7
55−60
medium / 768p
6−7
35−40
high / 1080p
2−3
20−22
ultra / 1080p
−
10−12
4K / 2160p
0−1
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 660% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
12−14
35−40
high / 768p
27−30
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 64% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
Full Specs
HD Graphics 6000
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
Gen. 8 Broadwell
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
Broadwell GT3
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
5 January 2015
15 August 2020
Pipelines
48
96
Core clock speed
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
10 nm
Texture fill rate
48.00
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Shared memory
+
+
DirectX
12 (11_1)
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.80
Quick Sync
+
+
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