GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Iris Xe Graphics G7
When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 260M SLI 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.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 260M SLI or Iris Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 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
8−9
16−18
ultra / 1080p
5−6
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
20−22
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
low / 720p
30−35
55−60
medium / 1080p
16−18
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 73% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
150−160
210−220
medium / 768p
130−140
180−190
ultra / 1080p
65−70
100−110
QHD / 1440p
35−40
55−60
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
95−100
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
medium / 768p
65−70
95−100
ultra / 1080p
40−45
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
18−20
ultra / 1080p
9−10
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
4−5
6−7
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−12
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
12−14
low / 720p
70−75
100−110
medium / 1080p
30−33
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
27−30
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
3−4
9−10
low / 720p
30−35
55−60
medium / 1080p
16−18
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 87% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
60−65
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
80−85
high / 1080p
16−18
30−35
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
6−7
10−11
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
16−18
30−35
medium / 1080p
8−9
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 85% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
95−100
110−120
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
35−40
60−65
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
30−35
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
30−35
55−60
medium / 768p
21−24
35−40
high / 1080p
10−12
20−22
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−12
4K / 2160p
6−7
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 62% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
35−40
high / 768p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
G9x
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
NB9E-GTX
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
15 August 2020
Pipelines
224
96
Core clock speed
550 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
10 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
Laptop size
large
Quick Sync
+
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