GeForce GTX 260 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7
When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and Iris Xe Graphics G7, 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 260 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 260
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Power consumption (TDP)
182 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR3
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
896 MB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 260 is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - 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
3−4
16−18
ultra / 1080p
1−2
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
14−16
30−35
medium / 1080p
5−6
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
7−8
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
low / 720p
20−22
55−60
medium / 1080p
8−9
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 230% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
120−130
210−220
medium / 768p
95−100
180−190
ultra / 1080p
45−50
100−110
QHD / 1440p
24−27
55−60
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
70−75
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 93% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
40−45
medium / 1080p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
55−60
95−100
ultra / 1080p
27−30
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 72% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
4−5
18−20
ultra / 1080p
3−4
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
6−7
low / 720p
14−16
40−45
medium / 1080p
5−6
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
7−8
20−22
QHD / 1440p
4−5
12−14
low / 720p
55−60
100−110
medium / 1080p
16−18
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
7−8
27−30
ultra / 1080p
6−7
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
low / 720p
21−24
55−60
medium / 1080p
9−10
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 218% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
45−50
90−95
medium / 768p
−
80−85
high / 1080p
9−10
30−35
ultra / 1080p
3−4
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 130% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
2−3
10−11
ultra / 1080p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
8−9
30−35
medium / 1080p
3−4
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 375% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
high / 1080p
65−70
−
medium / 1080p
−
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 32% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 77% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
30−35
medium / 1080p
−
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
18−20
55−60
medium / 768p
12−14
35−40
high / 1080p
6−7
20−22
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−12
4K / 2160p
1−2
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 225% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
35−40
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 56% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 260
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
GT200
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
16 June 2008
15 August 2020
Pipelines
192
96
Core clock speed
1242 MHz
Transistor count
1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology
65 nm
10 nm
Texture fill rate
36.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
476.9 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
448 Bit
Memory clock speed
999 MHz
Memory bandwidth
111.9 GB/s
Shared memory
+
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
4.0
OpenGL
2.1
OpenCL
1.1
Vulkan
N/A
CUDA
+
CUDA cores
192
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
30 Mh/s
Quick Sync
+
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