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.
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:
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
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
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.
high / 1080p
55−60
14−16
ultra / 1080p
45−50
12−14
QHD / 1440p
35−40
0−1
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
100−110
30−35
medium / 1080p
60−65
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 257% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
−
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
250−260
150−160
medium / 768p
220−230
130−140
ultra / 1080p
180−190
65−70
QHD / 1440p
110−120
35−40
4K / 2160p
70−75
27−30
high / 768p
210−220
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 105% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
−
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
120−130
85−90
medium / 768p
110−120
65−70
ultra / 1080p
100−110
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
45−50
10−11
ultra / 1080p
40−45
9−10
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
4−5
low / 720p
80−85
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 291% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
60−65
16−18
ultra / 1080p
45−50
12−14
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
70−75
medium / 1080p
110−120
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 209% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
60−65
14−16
ultra / 1080p
45−50
12−14
QHD / 1440p
30−35
3−4
4K / 2160p
24−27
−
low / 720p
100−110
30−35
medium / 1080p
65−70
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 293% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
140−150
60−65
medium / 768p
120−130
50−55
high / 1080p
70−75
16−18
ultra / 1080p
30−35
8−9
QHD / 1440p
21−24
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 165% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
24−27
6−7
ultra / 1080p
20−22
4−5
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
1−2
low / 720p
65−70
16−18
medium / 1080p
30−35
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 342% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
130−140
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
120−130
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 34% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
24−27
12−14
ultra / 1080p
16−18
8−9
QHD / 1440p
10−11
0−1
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
low / 720p
65−70
16−18
medium / 1080p
35−40
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
130−140
30−35
medium / 768p
85−90
21−24
high / 1080p
45−50
10−12
ultra / 1080p
24−27
7−8
4K / 2160p
16−18
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 287% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
50−55
24−27
high / 768p
60−65
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 26% 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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