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    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

    When comparing GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q 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 GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q 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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    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q and Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 RTX 2060 Max Q or Iris Xe MAX Graphics here:

    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Laptops
    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR6 LPDDR4x
    Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 4 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is build with Turing architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
    • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 6734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 16−18
    4K / 2160p 14−16 10−11
    low / 720p 75−80 60−65
    medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Full Specs

      GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Architecture Turing Gen. 12 Xe
    Code name N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106 iDG1LPDEV
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 6 January 2019 31 October 2020
    Pipelines 1920 96
    Core clock speed 975 MHz
    Boost Clock 1185 MHz 1650 MHz
    Transistor count 10,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 10 nm
    Texture fill rate 142.2
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 11000 MHz 4266 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 264.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_1) DirectX 12.1
    Shader Model 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA 7.5
    Laptop size large
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