Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Radeon HD 6850 X2
In this comparison between Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon HD 6850 X2 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 will be the best choice, for others Radeon HD 6850 X2 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon HD 6850 X2
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
Iris Xe Graphics G7 | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 254 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | |
Memory type | DDR4 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | |
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- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - in Desktops.
- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is build with Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - with TeraScale 2.
- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - by 40 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 17% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
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 Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 210−220 | 190−200 |
medium / 768p | 180−190 | 160−170 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 140−150 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 13% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 14% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 12% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 23% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 15% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 9% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 13% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 18% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 1% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. |
Full Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7 | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | TeraScale 2 |
Code name | Tiger Lake Xe | Barts |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 15 August 2020 | 19 September 2011 |
Pipelines | 96 | 960 |
Core clock speed | 800 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,700 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.40 | |
Floating-point performance | 2x 1,536.0 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 4200 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 134.4 GB/s | |
Shared memory | + | |
DirectX | DirectX 12_1 | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 5.0 | |
OpenGL | 4.4 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | N/A | |
Quick Sync | + | |
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