GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI or Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 4 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 629 MHz higher, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs - by 10 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
QHD / 1440p
8−9
8−9
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
40−45
40−45
medium / 1080p
27−30
27−30
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p
35−40
35−40
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−35
QHD / 1440p
14−16
14−16
4K / 2160p
9−10
9−10
low / 720p
75−80
70−75
medium / 1080p
40−45
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 2% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
230−240
230−240
medium / 768p
210−220
200−210
ultra / 1080p
130−140
120−130
QHD / 1440p
100−110
100−110
4K / 2160p
55−60
55−60
high / 768p
170−180
170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
55−60
55−60
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
85−90
85−90
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
27−30
27−30
ultra / 1080p
24−27
24−27
QHD / 1440p
21−24
20−22
4K / 2160p
9−10
8−9
low / 720p
55−60
55−60
medium / 1080p
30−33
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 3% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
high / 1080p
35−40
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
27−30
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
130−140
130−140
medium / 1080p
80−85
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 1% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
high / 1080p
35−40
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
27−30
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
4K / 2160p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
75−80
medium / 1080p
40−45
40−45
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p
110−120
110−120
medium / 768p
100−105
95−100
high / 1080p
45−50
45−50
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
QHD / 1440p
9−10
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 1% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−12
QHD / 1440p
10−12
10−12
4K / 2160p
3−4
3−4
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
20−22
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 5% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 1080p
110−120
110−120
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
75−80
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−12
10−12
QHD / 1440p
3−4
3−4
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
40−45
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
80−85
80−85
medium / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
27−30
27−30
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
4K / 2160p
9−10
9−10
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
40−45
40−45
high / 768p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 March 2014
15 August 2020
Pipelines
1280
96
Core clock speed
1029 MHz
400 MHz
Boost Clock
1350 MHz
Transistor count
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
10 nm
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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