Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon HD 6950

When choosing between Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon HD 6950, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon HD 6950.

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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:

Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops

Main Specs

	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6950
Power consumption (TDP)		500 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		2x 6-pin
Memory type	LPDDR4x	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6950.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6950 - in Desktops.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Radeon HD 6950 - with TeraScale 3.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6950 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 3016 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6950.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	14−16
ultra / 1080p	21−24	8−9
QHD / 1440p	16−18	3−4
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	60−65	27−30
medium / 1080p	40−45	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 157% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	55−60	21−24
ultra / 1080p	45−50	18−20
QHD / 1440p	35−40	5−6
4K / 2160p	18−20	5−6
low / 720p	100−110	45−50
medium / 1080p	60−65	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 170% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	250−260	200−210
medium / 768p	220−230	170−180
ultra / 1080p	180−190	90−95
QHD / 1440p	110−120	50−55
4K / 2160p	70−75	30−33
high / 768p	210−220	130−140
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	−	35−40
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	120−130	100−110
medium / 768p	110−120	90−95
ultra / 1080p	100−110	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	45−50	16−18
ultra / 1080p	40−45	14−16
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	14−16	6−7
low / 720p	80−85	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 147% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	60−65	21−24
ultra / 1080p	45−50	18−20
QHD / 1440p	27−30	16−18
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	90−95
medium / 1080p	110−120	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 123% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	60−65	24−27
ultra / 1080p	45−50	18−20
QHD / 1440p	30−35	8−9
4K / 2160p	24−27	−
low / 720p	100−110	45−50
medium / 1080p	65−70	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 152% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	140−150	80−85
medium / 768p	120−130	70−75
high / 1080p	70−75	27−30
ultra / 1080p	30−35	10−12
QHD / 1440p	21−24	2−3
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	24−27	9−10
ultra / 1080p	20−22	7−8
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	2−3
low / 720p	65−70	27−30
medium / 1080p	30−35	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	120−130	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 53% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	9−10
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	24−27
medium / 1080p	35−40	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 125% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	130−140	50−55
medium / 768p	85−90	30−35
high / 1080p	45−50	16−18
ultra / 1080p	24−27	10−11
4K / 2160p	16−18	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 158% more, than Radeon HD 6950.
low / 768p	90−95	100−105
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	30−35
high / 768p	60−65	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 8% more, than Radeon HD 6950.

Full Specs

	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6950
Architecture	Gen. 12 Xe	TeraScale 3
Code name	iDG1LPDEV	Cayman
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	31 October 2020	14 December 2010
Pipelines	96	1408
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	800 MHz
Transistor count		2,640 million
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate		70.40
Floating-point performance		2,252.8 gflops
Length		267 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	4266 MHz	1250 MHz
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 12.1
Shader Model		5.0
OpenGL		4.4
OpenCL		1.2
Bus support		PCIe 2.0 x16
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		244 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
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Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon HD 6950

Iris Xe MAX Graphics is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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