FireStream 9270 vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics
When comparing FireStream 9270 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 9270 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.
FireStream 9270
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:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9270 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | LPDDR4x |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 MB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
- FireStream 9270 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 666 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 423% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 160% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 101% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 487% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 328% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 400% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 260% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 620% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 46% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 253% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 420% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 520% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 59% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9270 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Gen. 12 Xe |
| Code name | RV770 | iDG1LPDEV |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 November 2008 | 31 October 2020 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 10 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 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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