Comparing: ARM Mali-450 MP vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics Mobile (80EUs, Raptor Lake)

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About Hardware ARM Mali-450 MP

ARM Mali-450 MP is a power-efficient GPU designed for entry-level mobile devices, embedded systems, as well as set-top boxes and Android TVs. This GPU is the successor of Mali-400 and brings improvements in terms of graphics processing efficiency, memory bandwidth, and scalability. Depending on the chipset configuration, the Mali-450 MP can have up to 8 shader cores, although in low-end devices only 2 or 4 core versions are usually used.

With support for OpenGL ES 2.0, the Mali-450 is capable of handling user interface (UI) displays, video playback up to 1080p, and running lightweight applications and 2D or 3D games with basic graphics. However, since it is based on a relatively old architecture, its performance is limited to basic use only. Modern games or graphics-heavy applications will most likely lag or be incompatible. Even so, this GPU is still sufficient for light entertainment needs such as YouTube, Netflix, or light emulators in standard resolutions.

One device that uses this GPU is the FiberHome HG680-P, an Amlogic S905X-based TV Box with 2GB RAM and 8GB eMMC 5.1, running on Android 6.0.1 custom ROM atvXperience. With this configuration, Mali-450 MP is used to deliver a simple media center experience, suitable for video streaming and navigation of the lightweight and efficient Android TV interface.

Overall, the ARM Mali-450 MP remains relevant for low-cost devices and basic functions, although it is no longer ideal for heavy applications or modern gaming. This GPU is still found in many older Android TV sets, cheap STBs, and smart displays, where power efficiency and system stability are top priorities.

Hardware Detail:

Device: FiberHome HG680-P
Device Specs: Amlogic S905X, 2GB RAM, 8GB eMMC 5.1, Android 6.0.1 Custom ROM atvXperience

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 04:25:40 | Update: 1 day ago

About Hardware Intel Iris Xe Graphics Mobile (80EUs, Raptor Lake)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics Mobile  (80 EUs, Raptor Lake) is an integrated GPU found in the 13th Generation Intel Core processors (Raptor Lake) for laptops. Although it still retains the number of 80 Execution Units (EUs) like the previous version of Tiger Lake, this variant comes with a number of power efficiency improvements and more mature software optimizations. This GPU is able to provide quite good graphics performance for the ultrabook and lightweight laptop category, especially for productivity and multimedia needs.

Iris Xe Graphics Raptor Lake supports modern graphics standards such as DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, which enables better performance in modern graphics-based applications. The hardware acceleration feature for 4K video encoding and decoding, including support for codecs such as HEVC and AV1, makes it very suitable for light video editing, high-quality media streaming, and online meetings that are increasingly common in the remote working era. In addition, compared to the Tiger Lake version, the Raptor Lake version has better clock speed stability, providing a more consistent usage experience over a long period of time.

While it's no match for discrete GPUs like the mid-range NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon, the Iris Xe 80EUs Raptor Lake is powerful enough to run light games like Valorant, CS:GO, or Genshin Impact at low to medium settings. The GPU also supports the output of up to 3 simultaneous 4K monitors, making it an ideal choice for multitasking users who rely on multiple screens for work.

An example of a device that uses this GPU is the Acer Aspire 5 A515-58P, a daily productivity laptop with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM (non-upgradeable) and Windows 11 22H2 operating system. The combination of the Iris Xe Raptor Lake GPU and LPDDR5 RAM makes it an efficient solution for office work, online learning, and daily entertainment consumption.

Overall, Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EUs (Raptor Lake) offers solid integrated graphics performance in its class with efficiency and stability advantages. For modern laptop users who do not need a discrete GPU, Iris Xe can be an adequate choice for daily life in today's digital world.

Hardware Detail:

Device: Acer Aspire 5 A515-58P
CPU: Core i5 1335U
RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 (Fix, Cannot Upgrade)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 13:16:35 | Update: 1 day ago