GRID K240Q vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics
In this comparison between GRID K240Q and Iris Xe MAX Graphics you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GRID K240Q will be the best choice, for others Iris Xe MAX Graphics will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GRID K240Q
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
| GRID K240Q | Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | LPDDR4x |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 MB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
- GRID K240Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - in Laptops.
- GRID K240Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
- GRID K240Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 260% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 209% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 55% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 235% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 175% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 231% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 132% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 244% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 26% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 176% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 244% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 21% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K240Q | Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Gen. 12 Xe |
| Code name | GK104 | iDG1LPDEV |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 31 October 2020 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12.1 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
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