Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon R9 M280X
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
LPDDR4x
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
4 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is build with Gen. 12 Xe architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by 10 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M280X - by 28 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
35−40
2−3
ultra / 1080p
21−24
1−2
QHD / 1440p
16−18
0−1
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
60−65
14−16
medium / 1080p
40−45
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
55−60
7−8
ultra / 1080p
45−50
5−6
QHD / 1440p
35−40
0−1
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
100−110
18−20
medium / 1080p
60−65
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Battlefield 5 is 655% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
−
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
110−120
medium / 768p
220−230
90−95
ultra / 1080p
180−190
40−45
QHD / 1440p
110−120
24−27
4K / 2160p
70−75
18−20
high / 768p
210−220
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 195% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
60−65
70−75
ultra / 1080p
−
21−24
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
70−75
medium / 768p
110−120
50−55
ultra / 1080p
100−110
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Dota 2 is 125% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
45−50
3−4
ultra / 1080p
40−45
3−4
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
2−3
low / 720p
80−85
14−16
medium / 1080p
45−50
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Far Cry 5 is 840% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
60−65
10−12
ultra / 1080p
45−50
5−6
QHD / 1440p
27−30
2−3
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
50−55
medium / 1080p
110−120
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Fortnite is 411% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
60−65
6−7
ultra / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
30−35
4−5
4K / 2160p
24−27
2−3
low / 720p
100−110
21−24
medium / 1080p
65−70
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Forza Horizon 4 is 544% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
140−150
45−50
medium / 768p
120−130
40−45
high / 1080p
70−75
7−8
ultra / 1080p
30−35
3−4
QHD / 1440p
21−24
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Grand Theft Auto V is 272% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
2−3
ultra / 1080p
20−22
0−1
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
0−1
low / 720p
65−70
8−9
medium / 1080p
30−35
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Metro Exodus is 720% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
130−140
80−85
ultra / 1080p
−
70−75
medium / 1080p
120−130
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Minecraft is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
100−110
27−30
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
6−7
QHD / 1440p
10−11
−
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
low / 720p
65−70
8−9
medium / 1080p
35−40
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 471% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
130−140
16−18
medium / 768p
85−90
10−12
high / 1080p
45−50
6−7
ultra / 1080p
24−27
4−5
4K / 2160p
16−18
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 675% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
90−95
70−75
medium / 768p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
50−55
16−18
high / 768p
60−65
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in World of Tanks is 71% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Gen. 12 Xe
GCN
Code name
iDG1LPDEV
Saturn XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
31 October 2020
1 February 2015
Pipelines
96
896
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
10 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4266 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12.1
Shader Model
6.3
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
Not Listed
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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