GRID K260Q vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics
When comparing GRID K260Q 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 GRID K260Q 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.
GRID K260Q
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 K260Q | Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | LPDDR4x |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 MB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
| Check Price |
- Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
- GRID K260Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - in Laptops.
- GRID K260Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
- GRID K260Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 134% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| 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 K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 27% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 147% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 107% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 88% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 18% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 148% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 4% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K260Q | 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 | |
| Check Price |