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    Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

    When comparing Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 MAX Graphics or Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops
    Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

    Main Specs

      Iris Xe MAX Graphics Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Memory type LPDDR4x GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 MB 1 GB
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    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 746 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
    4K / 2160p 10−11 −
    low / 720p 60−65 20−22
    medium / 1080p 40−45 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 272% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

    Full Specs

      Iris Xe MAX Graphics Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Architecture Gen. 12 Xe Maxwell
    Code name iDG1LPDEV Surface Book
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 31 October 2020 1 October 2015
    Pipelines 96 384
    Core clock speed 954 MHz
    Boost Clock 1650 MHz 993 MHz
    Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 28 nm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4266 MHz 5012 MHz
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 12.1 DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    CUDA +
    Optimus +
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