Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs Intel HD Graphics 515
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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The Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4(Ice Lake with 48 EUs) is an integrated graphics card in the Ice Lake SoCs (10th generation core 10xxG4) for laptops. It offers no dedicated graphics memory (no eDRAM cache like the Intel Iris Graphics 655 predecessor of the Coffee Lake SoCs). It offers 48 of the 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Blocks) of the Ice Lake chip and the clock rate depends on the processor model. At launch it looks like all models have a 300 MHz base clock and only differ in the boost clock (1050 - 1100 MHz). Another difference is the TDP as it can be configured from 12 - 25 Watt in the 15 Watt U-models and maybe even higher in the 25 Watt models that will come later.
The performance was not yet communicated, but due to the 25% less cores and similar clock speeds the performance should be clearly lower than the full Iris Plus G7 models. Although, the Ice Lake G4 graphics does not feature any dedicated graphics memory it should perform better than the old Iris Plus 655 with 128 MB eDRAM. Compared to AMDs offering, we suspect the performance should be similar to an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU. Therefore, the gaming performance should be only sufficient for low demanding games like Rocket League or Overwatch.
A special new feature of the Gen11 graphics card is the new Variable Rate Shading (VRS) support. With it game designers can decide where to spend shading time and e.g. shade object in the background or behind fog with less resolution (up to using only one source for a 4x4 block). With this technique early results show up to 1.3x performance in Unreal Engine POC and 1.2x speedup in Civ 6. Up to now VRS is only supported by the new Nvidia Turing architecture (GTX 1650 and up).
Another improved hardware piece is the integrated video de- and encoder that was improved significantly according to Intel. They did not specify any more details, but the previous generation was able to decode VP9 and H.265/HEVC in Main10 profile with 10 bit color depth using the dedicated hardware.
The Iris Plus G4 supports three display pipes that can each output 5K60 signals (via DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 or HDMI 2.0b). Combining two pipes, the chip is capable to output 8k content.
The Ice Lake SoCs and therefore the integrated GPU are manufactured in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel that should be comparable to the 7nm process of TSMC.
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 (GT4e) is an integrated graphics unit of the Skylake generation (top version). As successors of the Iris Graphics 6200 (Broadwell), the Iris 580 can be found in some high-end quad core CPUs and offers 128 MB of dedicated eDRAM memory. Furthermore, the so-called GT4e-version features 72 Execution Units (EUs). Besides the eDRAM cache, the Iris 580 is able to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / DDR4-2133).
Compared to the Iris Graphics 550 (28 W GT3e), the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers more EUs (72 vs. 48) and a larger eDRAM Cache (128 vs. 64 MB).
Performance
The exact performance of the Iris Graphics 580 depends on memory configuration and CPU model (different clock speeds). However, it should be clearly faster than the old Broadwell Iris Pro 6200 and may compete with a dedicated GeForce 945M. Modern games of 2015/2016 should be playable in medium settings.
Features
The revised video engine now decodes H.265/HEVC completely in hardware and thereby much more efficiently than before. Displays can be connected via DP 1.2 / eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), whereas HDMI is limited to the older version 1.4 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz). However, HDMI 2.0 can be added using a DisplayPort converter. Up to three displays can be controlled simultaneously.
Power Consumption
The Iris Graphics 580 can be found in some mobile high-end quad core processors (45 W). Therefore, they are most likely not used in thin and light laptops.
Intel HD Graphics 515
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The Intel HD Graphics 515 (GT2) is a low-end integrated graphics unit, which can be found in the Core m-series of the Skylake generation. This "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU offers 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1000 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the HD 515 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1866).
Performance
According to Intel, the HD Graphics 515 is up to 41 percent faster than the previous HD Graphics 5300 (Broadwell). Nevertheless, the GPU will handle only simple games like Counter-Strike or Dota with decent frame rates. Depending on the specific CPU model, memory configuration and TDP (4.5 W, configurable), performance may vary substantially.
Features
The revised video engine now decodes H.265/HEVC completely in hardware and thereby much more efficiently than before. Displays can be connected via DP 1.2 / eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), whereas HDMI is limited to the older version 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz). However, HDMI 2.0 can be added using a DisplayPort converter. Up to three displays can be controlled simultaneously.
Power Consumption
The HD Graphics 515 can be found in Core m processors with 4.5 W TDP (3.5/3.8 W cTDP down, 7 W cTDP up) and is therefore suited for very thin, mostly passively cooled 2-in-1 notebooks and tablets.
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| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | Skylake GT4e | Skylake GT2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Gen. 9 Skylake | Gen. 9 Skylake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pipelines | 48 - unified | 72 - unified | 24 - unified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Speed | 300 - 1100 (Boost) MHz | 350 - 1050 (Boost) MHz | 300 - 1000 (Boost) MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | eDRAM | DDR3L/LPDDR3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shared Memory | yes | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| API | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.5 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 12-25 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| technology | 10 nm | 14 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | QuickSync | QuickSync | QuickSync | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Announcement | 28.05.2019 | 24.01.2016 | 01.09.2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Bus Width | eDRAM + 64/128 Bit | 64/128 Bit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max. Amount of Memory | 128 MB |
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Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
specvp12 sw-03 + Intel HD Graphics 515
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) → 100% n=16
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 → 129% n=16
Average Benchmarks Intel HD Graphics 515 → 49% n=16
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.
Hunt Showdown
2020
Escape from Tarkov
2020
Need for Speed Heat
2019
GRID 2019
2019
FIFA 20
2019
Borderlands 3
2019
Control
2019
F1 2019
2019
Rage 2
2019
Anno 1800
2019
The Division 2
2019
Dirt Rally 2.0
2019
Apex Legends
2019
Battlefield V
2018
Far Cry 5
2018
World of Tanks enCore
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Fortnite
2018
Team Fortress 2
2017
Rocket League
2017
For Honor
2017
Resident Evil 7
2017
Farming Simulator 17
2016
Civilization 6
2016
Overwatch
2016
Need for Speed 2016
2016
Hitman 2016
2016
The Division
2016
Far Cry Primal
2016
Rainbow Six Siege
2015
Just Cause 3
2015
World of Warships
2015
Metal Gear Solid V
2015
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015
Dirt Rally
2015
GTA V
2015
Battlefield Hardline
2015
F1 2014
2014
Fifa 15
2014
Sims 4
2014
GRID: Autosport
2014
Thief
2014
Battlefield 4
2013
Metro: Last Light
2013
BioShock Infinite
2013
Tomb Raider
2013
Crysis 3
2013
Guild Wars 2
2012
Counter-Strike: GO
2012
Sleeping Dogs
2012
Diablo III
2012
Anno 2070
2011
StarCraft 2
2010Average Gaming Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 → 169%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 165%
Average Gaming Intel HD Graphics 515 → 47%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 50%
| Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | ||||
| Hunt Showdown | 26.5 | 11.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Escape from Tarkov | 36.1 | 19 | 15.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order | 10 | 8.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Need for Speed Heat | 20.3 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GRID 2019 | 36.7 | 17.1 | 15.2 | 9.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Ghost Recon Breakpoint | 10 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA 20 | 69.7 | 43.8 | 39.8 | 30.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Borderlands 3 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 3.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Control | 22.6 | 7.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| F1 2019 | 50 | 22 | 19 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total War: Three Kingdoms | 43.7 | 13.8 | 7.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rage 2 | 22.4 | 11.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Anno 1800 | 31.4 | 11.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Division 2 | 21 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dirt Rally 2.0 | 66 | 21.5 | 17.5 | 9.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apex Legends | 41.2 | 18.6 | 14 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Battlefield V | 29.1 | 14.1 | 12.6 | 11.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Assassin´s Creed Odyssey | 17 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 16 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Far Cry 5 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||
| World of Tanks enCore | 202.9 | 31.2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| X-Plane 11.11 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 14.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 17.3 | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fortnite | 39.5 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Team Fortress 2 | 92.5 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 30.1 | 45 | 33 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
| Rocket League | 61 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ghost Recon Wildlands | 15.2 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 4.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| For Honor | 39.3 | 15.3 | 14.5 | 11.9 | 17.2 | 6.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Civilization 6 | 66.8 | 30.2 | 11.6 | 21.5 | 10.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Overwatch | 41 | 39 | 19 | 15 | 60.5 | 53.3 | 42.9 | 23.1 | 18 | 8.4 | |||||||||||
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | 10.2 | 30.2 | 18.2 | 12.2 | 8.9 | 6 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| Rainbow Six Siege | 62.3 | 42.7 | 25.3 | 20.3 | 25.7 | 15.2 | |||||||||||||||
| World of Warships | 88.1 | 51.9 | 25.4 | 19.1 | 36 | 27 | 15 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Dota 2 Reborn | 72 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 59.8 | 37.2 | 15.3 | 14 | 48 | 28 | 9.4 | 8.1 | |||||||||
| The Witcher 3 | 30 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 7.1 | |||||||||||||||
| GTA V | 44.5 | 39.3 | 13.4 | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sims 4 | 166.7 | 60.3 | 35.2 | 25.2 | 161.1 | 39.2 | 17.1 | 10.4 | |||||||||||||
| BioShock Infinite | 69 | 43 | 37 | 14 | 101.3 | 57.9 | 51 | 14.9 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 5 | |||||||||
| StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm | 247.2 | 29.9 | 29.8 | 16.5 | 380.6 | 127.1 | 73.6 | 36.2 | 80.8 | 24.9 | 14.6 | ||||||||||
| Tomb Raider | 136.9 | 78.1 | 46.8 | 24.5 | 43 | 21 | 16 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Counter-Strike: GO | 134.4 | 96.6 | 68.9 | 37.1 | 76.7 | 57.3 | 35.1 | 20.2 | |||||||||||||
| Diablo III | 118.3 | 89 | 78.3 | 44 | 61.9 | 41.8 | 35.1 | 20.5 | |||||||||||||
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 64.6 | 42.6 | 30.8 | 16.6 | 31.1 | 18.7 | 11.6 | 7.1 | |||||||||||||
| StarCraft 2 | 248.4 | 59.1 | 38.7 | 21.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | |||||||||||||||||||
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 15 11 11 6 | 26 12 5 | 22 7 2 | 22 4 | | | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 2 2 1 | 1 3 1 | 2 2 1 | 4 1 | | | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 9 6 3 1 | 14 4 | 8 2 | 8 | | |
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