Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics
In this comparison between Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 will be the best choice, for others Iris Xe MAX Graphics will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 or Iris Xe MAX Graphics here:
Main Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Memory type
DDR4
LPDDR4x
Maximum RAM amount
4 MB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 is build with Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are manufactured 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
16−18
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
20−22
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
24−27
55−60
ultra / 1080p
21−24
45−50
QHD / 1440p
5−6
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
55−60
100−110
medium / 1080p
27−30
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 129% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
210−220
250−260
medium / 768p
180−190
220−230
ultra / 1080p
100−110
180−190
QHD / 1440p
55−60
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 43% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
40−45
−
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
Iris Xe Graphics G7 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
110−120
120−130
medium / 768p
95−100
110−120
ultra / 1080p
65−70
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
18−20
45−50
ultra / 1080p
18−20
40−45
QHD / 1440p
16−18
27−30
4K / 2160p
6−7
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
80−85
medium / 1080p
21−24
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 104% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
24−27
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
45−50
QHD / 1440p
12−14
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
100−110
180−190
medium / 1080p
55−60
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 97% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
27−30
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
45−50
QHD / 1440p
9−10
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
low / 720p
55−60
100−110
medium / 1080p
30−35
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 110% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
90−95
140−150
medium / 768p
80−85
120−130
high / 1080p
30−35
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 79% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
10−11
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
8−9
low / 720p
30−35
65−70
medium / 1080p
14−16
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 138% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
110−120
130−140
medium / 1080p
110−120
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 13% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
100−110
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
30−35
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 Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
55−60
130−140
medium / 768p
35−40
85−90
high / 1080p
20−22
45−50
ultra / 1080p
10−12
24−27
4K / 2160p
6−7
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 138% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
low / 768p
90−95
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 9% more, than Iris Xe Graphics G7.
Full Specs
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Gen. 12 Xe
Code name
Tiger Lake Xe
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Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
15 August 2020
31 October 2020
Pipelines
96
96
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
Manufacturing process technology
10 nm
10 nm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4266 MHz
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1
DirectX 12.1
Quick Sync
+
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