{"id":24090,"date":"2023-09-20T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=24090"},"modified":"2023-09-20T13:34:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:34:05","slug":"intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/","title":{"rendered":"Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics \u2014 Which is Better? [2024 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668451252521e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668451252521e\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668451252521e\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Whats_the_Point_of_Integrated_Graphics\" title=\"What\u2019s the Point of Integrated Graphics?\">What\u2019s the Point of Integrated Graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#What_Are_Intel_UHD_Graphics\" title=\"What Are Intel UHD Graphics?\">What Are Intel UHD Graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#What_Are_Intel_Iris_Xe_Graphics\" title=\"What Are Intel Iris Xe Graphics?\">What Are Intel Iris Xe Graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Intel_UHD_vs_Iris_Xe_Graphics_-_Which_Is_Better\" title=\"Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics \u2014 Which Is Better?\">Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics \u2014 Which Is Better?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Intel_iGPUs_-_A_Great_Boon_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Intel iGPUs \u2014 A Great Boon for Video Editing\">Intel iGPUs \u2014 A Great Boon for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Intel_vs_AMD_-_Who_Has_the_Better_Integrated_Graphics\" title=\"Intel vs AMD \u2014 Who Has the Better Integrated Graphics?\">Intel vs AMD \u2014 Who Has the Better Integrated Graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Are_the_Intel_UHD_and_Iris_Xe_iGPUs_Good_for_Gaming\" title=\"Are the Intel UHD and Iris Xe iGPUs Good for Gaming?\">Are the Intel UHD and Iris Xe iGPUs Good for Gaming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Whats_Better_Intel_UHD_or_Iris_Xe\" title=\"What\u2019s Better: Intel UHD or Iris Xe?\">What\u2019s Better: Intel UHD or Iris Xe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Are_Intel_Integrated_Graphics_Good_for_Gaming\" title=\"Are Intel Integrated Graphics Good for Gaming?\">Are Intel Integrated Graphics Good for Gaming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Are_Intel_Integrated_Graphics_Better_Than_AMDs\" title=\"Are Intel Integrated Graphics Better Than AMD\u2019s?\">Are Intel Integrated Graphics Better Than AMD\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-uhd-vs-iris-xe-graphics\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The world of <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpus-with-integrated-graphics\/\">integrated graphics<\/a> cards can seem quite confusing. Their nomenclature differs and, well, so does their performance.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also, more often than not, labeled in such a way to imply ample power and ability which, as <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/\">we\u2019ve learned<\/a> over the years, is rarely the case.<\/p>\n<p>Intel\u2019s \u201cofferings,\u201d in particular, can be rather deceiving. On the one hand, iGPUs have come a long way over the last few years; we\u2019re talking about a veritable <em>revolution<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>On the other, AMD has been the one \u201crevolutionizing\u201d \u2014 Intel is still trying to catch up, with very little (if anything) to show for its efforts.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said, Intel <em>is<\/em> still in a leading position market share-wise, which means that a deeper dive into its offerings is definitely warranted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Point_of_Integrated_Graphics\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Point of Integrated Graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Integrated graphics cards serve a multitude of different functions and, as such, are quite important.<\/p>\n<p>You might not <em>need<\/em> them if you plan on running a dedicated GPU, but having it as a failsafe of sorts can not only help with troubleshooting \u2014 should something go awry \u2014 but also offer a tremendous boost in performance in regards to certain workloads like video editing, for instance.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24092\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do.jpg\" alt=\"What does an iGPU do\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24092 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What does an iGPU do\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-does-an-iGPU-do.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Their core function is rather simple: <strong>to output a video signal to your monitor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without an iGPU, you would literally be unable to interface with your computer \u2014 unless you have a dedicated graphics card, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Integrated graphics cards are essentially embedded into the processor (and are located on the same die), which means that they don\u2019t require any additional cooling \u2014 no heat pipes, no fans, nothing. This, when it comes to laptops, allows for much thinner designs and less noise when under load.<\/p>\n<p>It also lowers the overall <em>price<\/em> of the product as there\u2019s one less component for OEMs to source and implement. Moreover, they cannot draw a tremendous amount of power which, in turn, results in much longer <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-average-battery-life\/\">battery life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All in all, their benefits are plentiful.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, they can also be used for some light gaming. Esports titles and older legacy ones can run quite well (albeit with lowered graphical settings), so if all you want to play is some <em>League of Legends<\/em>, these iGPUs will definitely suffice.<\/p>\n<p>Most people don\u2019t really <em>need<\/em> a dedicated graphics card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For general productivity work like browsing the web, typing out emails and documents, watching videos, and the like, a \u201crun of the mill\u201d iGPU will <em>more<\/em> than suffice.<\/strong> For these types of tasks, an integrated graphics card is the <em>perfect<\/em> solution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Intel_UHD_Graphics\"><\/span>What Are Intel UHD Graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UHD graphics have been around for many a year (since 2010, to be more exact) and are the most prevalent and ubiquitous integrated graphics on the planet \u2014 solely because they've been attached to Intel's processors for so long.<\/p>\n<p>And, overall, they're quite good in regards to what they were designed to do and tackle.<\/p>\n<p>If you're not a particularly demanding user, a content creator, or a gamer, these UHD integrated graphics can get you quite far.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In fact, most folks rarely, if <em>ever<\/em>, spring for a dedicated graphics card as their iGPU serves its purpose without fault.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They play an essential part in today's computing and can be used to drive multiple 4K displays; they come with Intel's Quick Sync technology which boosts both timeline <em>and<\/em> rendering performance in all of today's most <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/\">prominent NLEs<\/a>, and \u2014 in case you have the latest and greatest UHD 770 with 64 execution units (only available on select 13th Gen processors from Intel) \u2014 you can even game a bit on the side, as evidenced by the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZaqqZJ2GCK0?si=2GJVo1dmA8WKIpnx\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZaqqZJ2GCK0?si=2GJVo1dmA8WKIpnx\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall, there\u2019s quite a lot to like.<\/strong> Intel\u2019s UHD graphics are not designed to replace dedicated ones but, instead, to offer a stellar overall experience to the regular user. As such, they\u2019re impossible to fault.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in seeing whether the UHD 770 is capable enough to handle various different codecs and resolutions, make sure to watch the following video from Tech Notice:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OayC1Gz6YGM?si=1U-XjNm0GBWlfCwp\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OayC1Gz6YGM?si=1U-XjNm0GBWlfCwp\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Intel_Iris_Xe_Graphics\"><\/span>What Are Intel Iris Xe Graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are, essentially, the best and most capable integrated graphics which Intel has to offer. They can, however, only be found on<em> mobile<\/em> processors.<\/p>\n<p>They have a higher operating frequency, more execution units, and, last but certainly not least, higher memory bandwidth. Other than that, though, there's not a whole lot to talk about as they share the exact same purpose as UHD ones.<\/p>\n<p>Iris Xe iGPUs were first introduced with Intel's 11th Gen mobile processors back in 2020 and have been bundled with each generation since. They come with either 80 or 96 execution units which makes them a somewhat okay option for playing older and relatively undemanding titles.<\/p>\n<p>They're not as good or potent as AMD's latest and greatest iGPUs, but they sure can suffice for a bit of GTA V and whatever else.<\/p>\n<p>They, too, feature Intel\u2019s Quick Sync technology and as such, are a stellar option for video editors.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24093\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync.jpg\" alt=\"What is Intel Quick Sync\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24093 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is Intel Quick Sync\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/09\/What-is-Intel-Quick-Sync.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intel_UHD_vs_Iris_Xe_Graphics_-_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span>Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics \u2014 Which Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That's an impossible question to answer as they can only be found in different types of processors. They serve the exact same purpose and, as such, will both get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>Iris Xe graphics are a fair bit more advanced, and they <em>do<\/em> come with a few additional bells and whistles but, overall, they won't provide an uplift in everyday performance when compared to UHD ones.<\/p>\n<p>They <em>are <\/em>better for gaming (an understatement), but are by no means designed to handle AAA titles and such like.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intel_iGPUs_-_A_Great_Boon_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Intel iGPUs \u2014 A Great Boon for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve written a whole lot about Intel\u2019s incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/architecture-and-technology\/quick-sync-video\/quick-sync-video-general.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Sync<\/a> and the way in which it speeds up both timeline performance <em>and<\/em> rendering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is, in a way, an absolute prerequisite;<\/strong> fortunately, these iGPUs come bundled with each and every single Intel processor that doesn\u2019t have an \u201cF\u201d suffix at the end of its name.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, one can get a surprising amount of video editing done on a regular UHD iGPU.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to tame your expectations, of course, but its prowess \u2014 for video editing purposes \u2014 cannot be brought into question. And, needless to say, it\u2019s a free \u201cadd-on\u201d of sorts, so it\u2019s impossible to complain.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning more about it, make sure to watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ovRtmTxjuE?si=8mzSgF1x6-4WNYc6\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ovRtmTxjuE?si=8mzSgF1x6-4WNYc6\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intel_vs_AMD_-_Who_Has_the_Better_Integrated_Graphics\"><\/span>Intel vs AMD \u2014 Who Has the Better Integrated Graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That depends on your needs and overall use-case. If you\u2019re editing videos, then Intel\u2019s offerings \u2014 despite being much less powerful on paper \u2014 are the only ones worth considering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re absolutely <em>incredible<\/em> for this particular workflow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From a sheer <em>horsepower<\/em> perspective, AMD\u2019s latest RDNA 2 and RDNA 3-based iGPUs <em>dwarf<\/em> those from Intel. They\u2019re so much better it\u2019s not even <em>remotely<\/em> competitive.<\/p>\n<p>These iGPUs deliver the kind of performance that is very much comparable to that of a mobile GTX 1650.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AMD knocked it out of the park and we, for one, couldn\u2019t be happier for that being the case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Still, if you\u2019re not solely focused on gaming, AMD\u2019s RDNA 2 or 3 iGPUs won\u2019t provide you with any other tangible benefit.<\/p>\n<p>All other gains in regard to efficiency and performance are tied to the (comparatively advanced) manufacturing process and the way in which AMD designed its Ryzen 6000 and 7000 series mobile APUs.<\/p>\n<p>Intel is supposedly hard at work, though, and will have a series of mobile chipsets ready by the end of the year (or, at the latest, in 2024) that will rival AMD\u2019s Rembrandt and Phoenix offerings, although it\u2019s still too early to make any kind of prediction.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a hot minute since the last time Intel had anything wholly original or advanced to offer in this segment, so take this with a grain of salt.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning more about Intel\u2019s upcoming releases, make sure to watch the following video, courtesy or prolific leaker Moore\u2019s Law Is Dead:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GhLMbFgVfbY?si=FqhhY7Dcdi6fDjqC\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GhLMbFgVfbY?si=FqhhY7Dcdi6fDjqC\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_Intel_UHD_and_Iris_Xe_iGPUs_Good_for_Gaming\"><\/span>Are the Intel UHD and Iris Xe iGPUs Good for Gaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, they are <em>not<\/em>. UHD graphics \u2014 on the latest Intel desktop-class processors \u2014 <em>can<\/em> be used for some light esports gaming, but other than that, they simply lack the horsepower to deliver playable frame rates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intel\u2019s Iris Xe is a fair bit more powerful, but it\u2019s still by no means a viable option for AAA gaming.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That being said, they\u2019re wholly sufficient for lighter, undemanding titles \u2014 especially if you\u2019re okay with playing at 720p. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that their performance scales with how many execution units they come imbued with.<\/p>\n<p>The Intel Core i5-1135G7 comes with just 80 EUs, whereas the more powerful i7-1165G7 comes with 96. The same holds true for Intel's 12th (Alder Lake) and 13th Gen processors (Raptor Lake).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The performance delta between the two EU counts isn't tremendous, but it exists nonetheless.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in seeing how Intel\u2019s Iris Xe integrated graphics perform in a select list of titles, make sure to watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9224NgWwnH0?si=rOCSczLVAHSd8hav\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9224NgWwnH0?si=rOCSczLVAHSd8hav\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Intel\u2019s integrated graphics, while by no means earth-shattering, are nonetheless <em>sufficient<\/em> for all but the most demanding users.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These iGPUs serve their purpose beautifully, and while they <em>are<\/em> a bit long in the tooth when compared to AMD\u2019s current offerings, they\u2019re nonetheless quite stellar and are capable enough for the tasks which they were designed to tackle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They are, in fact, <em>much<\/em> more versatile than one would expect, although that primarily holds true in a few select workloads and wholly specific use-cases like video editing, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PsyV1j6mc1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4K Plex transcoding<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and so on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding Intel\u2019s UHD and Iris Xe integrated graphics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Better_Intel_UHD_or_Iris_Xe\"><\/span>What\u2019s Better: Intel UHD or Iris Xe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are, for most purposes and use-cases, essentially the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>Iris Xe <em>is<\/em> technically more advanced and powerful, but those benefits simply aren\u2019t discernible in one\u2019s day-to-day usage.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it\u2019s an \u201cunfair\u201d comparison as these iGPUs can only be obtained through entirely different <em>types<\/em> of processors. If you buy a desktop-class Intel CPU, you\u2019ll get UHD graphics.<\/p>\n<p>If, on the other hand, you opt for one of Intel\u2019s <em>mobile<\/em> processors (like the Core i7-13700H, for instance), you\u2019ll get Iris Xe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Intel_Integrated_Graphics_Good_for_Gaming\"><\/span>Are Intel Integrated Graphics Good for Gaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only for the most undemanding titles like <em>VALORANT<\/em>, <em>League of Legends<\/em>, <em>DOTA 2<\/em>, <em>Team Fortress 2<\/em>, and the like. Or, say, older legacy ones.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Intel_Integrated_Graphics_Better_Than_AMDs\"><\/span>Are Intel Integrated Graphics Better Than AMD\u2019s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They\u2019re arguably more <em>useful<\/em> because of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/architecture-and-technology\/quick-sync-video\/quick-sync-video-general.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Sync<\/a>, but, other than that, they are neither as powerful <em>nor<\/em> as advanced architecture- and efficiency-wise.<\/p>\n<p>They <em>are<\/em> exceptional at a few specific use-cases (like video editing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plex.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plex transcoding<\/a>, and so on), but other than that they really cannot be leveraged in any hugely tremendous way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on Intel\u2019s integrated graphics? Have you ever used them for any specific workflow and, if so, what was that experience like? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of integrated graphics cards can seem quite confusing. Their nomenclature differs and, well, so does their performance. They\u2019re also, more often than not, labeled in such a way to imply ample power and ability which, as we\u2019ve learned over the years, is rarely the case. Intel\u2019s \u201cofferings,\u201d in particular, can be rather deceiving....<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2346,"featured_media":24091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[118,115],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24090"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24090"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24132,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24090\/revisions\/24132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}