Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Tesla M6
When comparing Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M6
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
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics | Tesla M6 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | LPDDR4x | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 MB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Tesla M6 has 4 GB more memory, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
- Iris Xe MAX Graphics is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
- Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 746 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 75−80 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in Dota 2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Far Cry 5 is 11% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Fortnite is 7% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Forza Horizon 4 is 8% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Grand Theft Auto V is 6% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Metro Exodus is 14% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 11% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 8% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in World of Tanks is 1% more, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics. | ||
Full Specs
| Iris Xe MAX Graphics | Tesla M6 | |
| Architecture | Gen. 12 Xe | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | iDG1LPDEV | GM204 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 31 October 2020 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 930 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1180 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 113.3 | |
| Floating-point performance | 3,625 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4266 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.4 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | DirectX 12.1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.2 | |
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