Comparing: AMD Radeon HD 7310 vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics Mobile (80EUs, Tiger Lake)

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About Hardware AMD Radeon HD 7310

The AMD Radeon HD 7310 is an entry-level integrated graphics processor (IGP) that is part of the AMD E1-1200 APU, launched in 2012 for budget-oriented laptops. Based on the Terascale 2 architecture, the Radeon HD 7310 features 80 stream processors (shaders) and runs at a clock speed of up to 500 MHz. While modest in terms of raw power, this GPU was designed to handle essential computing needs with minimal power consumption, making it ideal for ultraportable laptops and low-cost netbooks of its era.

The Radeon HD 7310 supports DirectX 11 and UVD3 (Unified Video Decoder) for smooth HD video playback, making it fairly capable for multimedia tasks such as watching YouTube videos or playing DVDs. However, it does not have dedicated VRAM, relying instead on shared system memory, which means that its performance is significantly influenced by the RAM configuration single-channel DDR3 memory limits its potential, while a dual-channel setup can offer slightly better bandwidth for graphical tasks.

In terms of gaming, the HD 7310 is only suitable for very light or older games, and even then, users will need to lower the resolution and graphics settings to achieve playable frame rates. Titles like Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, or older 2D games can run reasonably well, but 3D games or anything newer than 2012 will likely struggle. The GPU’s aging architecture also limits compatibility and performance in modern applications and web-based 3D content.

Despite its limitations, the Radeon HD 7310 can still serve a purpose in legacy laptops such as the HP 1000 1b05au, especially for users who need a machine for basic productivity tasks, internet browsing, and light media consumption on older operating systems like Windows 7 or Windows 8. For budget-conscious users who still own or restore older laptops, this GPU represents a practical, if dated, solution for everyday computing.

Hardware Detail:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
CPU: AMD E1-1200
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel 2 DIMM
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:36 | Update: 4 days ago

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

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80 EUs) Mobile is an integrated GPU that comes in the Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, part of the Tiger Lake family (11th generation Intel Core) released in 2020. This GPU has 80 execution units (EUs) with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz, and supports various modern graphics technologies such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL 4.6.

Built with 10nm SuperFin fabrication, Iris Xe offers major improvements in power efficiency and graphics performance over previous generations, such as Intel UHD Graphics. The graphics performance is capable enough for multimedia, productivity, and light to medium games. Games such as Valorant, Dota 2, CS:GO, and Genshin Impact can be run smoothly at 720p to 1080p resolution, using low to medium graphics settings.

In addition to light gaming, Intel Iris Xe is also perfect for digital content processing, such as light video editing, photo processing, and 4K video playback thanks to its hardware decoding and AI-based media enhancement features. Iris Xe also supports multi-monitor output and modern connectivity such as DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0, making it an ideal choice for productive users who need display flexibility.

On laptops like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 that use a Core i5-1135G7 with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, Iris Xe performance is optimized thanks to higher memory bandwidth. Even though the laptop is also equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 discrete GPU, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 is still sufficient for daily needs without having to rely on the dGPU, thus saving power.

Overall, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 is Intel's best integrated GPU solution for mainstream laptops. The combination of solid performance, power efficiency, and support for the latest technologies makes it an ideal choice for users who want a modern graphics experience without having to have a separate graphics card.

Hardware Detail:

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: Core i5-1135G7
dGPU: GeForce MX350
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 22H2

Friday, 06 August 2021 04:34:04 | Update: 4 days ago