Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Ranked 245 in CpusData's performance ranking, the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: INTEL
  • Year of Manufacture: 2020
  • Process Technology: 10 nm
  • Power Consumption: (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics operates at a base clock frequency of , with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 4 MB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 4266 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 68.26 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

Performance Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 245
Architecture: Gen. 12 Xe
Release date: 31 October 2020 (1 year ago)
GPU code name: iDG1LPDEV
Market segment: Laptop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Manufacturing process technology: 10 nm
Texture fill rate: 79.20
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 96
Boost clock speed: 1650 MHz
Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

Memory type: LPDDR4x
Maximum RAM amount: 4 MB
Memory bus width: 128 Bit
Memory clock speed: 4266 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 68.26 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: No outputs

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Benchmarks

The performance of the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
19.77%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M SLI
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M SLI
19.77%
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
19.72%
NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q
NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q
19.68%
NVIDIA Quadro K4200
NVIDIA Quadro K4200
19.62%

3DMark Ice Storm GPU | CpusData

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
20277
NVIDIA Quadro K5100M
NVIDIA Quadro K5100M
2197
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
177442

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
1841
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
1405
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
36993

3DMark Fire Strike Score

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
188
AMD Radeon HD 6480G
AMD Radeon HD 6480G
155
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
5658

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 7340
AMD Radeon HD 7340
224
Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
218
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
6333

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
315
AMD Radeon HD 6320
AMD Radeon HD 6320
302
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
8214
5.0 Out of 1 CpusData Score Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
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