Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Radeon HD 5970
When comparing Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon HD 5970, 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Radeon HD 5970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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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 5970 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | |
Memory type | DDR4 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | |
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- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 5970 - in Desktops.
- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is build with Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
- Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 5970 - by 40 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
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 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 210−220 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 180−190 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 140−150 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 33% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 42% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 44% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−105 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 11% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 21% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 36% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 7% more, than Radeon HD 5970. |
Full Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7 | Radeon HD 5970 | |
Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | TeraScale 2 |
Code name | Tiger Lake Xe | Hemlock |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 15 August 2020 | 18 November 2009 |
Pipelines | 96 | 1600 |
Core clock speed | 725 MHz | |
Transistor count | 2,154 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 58.00 | |
Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | |
Length | 305 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 128.0 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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