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    FireStream 9250 vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

    When comparing FireStream 9250 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9250 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Iris Xe MAX Graphics is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Iris Xe MAX Graphics is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Iris Xe MAX Graphics here:

    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops

    Main Specs

      FireStream 9250 Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 LPDDR4x
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 MB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI
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    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
    • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - in Laptops.
    • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
    • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 2280 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 12−14 60−65
    medium / 1080p 5−6 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than FireStream 9250.

    Full Specs

      FireStream 9250 Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Architecture TeraScale Gen. 12 Xe
    Code name RV770 iDG1LPDEV
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 16 June 2008 31 October 2020
    Pipelines 800 96
    Core clock speed 625 MHz
    Boost Clock 1650 MHz
    Transistor count 956 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 10 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.00
    Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 4266 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 10.1 (10_1) DirectX 12.1
    Shader Model 4.1
    OpenGL 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
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