Intel Iris Xe MAX vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q

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Performance
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q112% better
17,43917% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has 112% better performance than the Iris Xe MAX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe MAX
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
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Summary

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About the Intel Iris Xe MAX GPU

The Intel Iris Xe MAX is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2020. It is built on the Generation 12.1 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG1) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.

Memory

The Iris Xe MAX has 4 GB of LPDDR4X memory, with a 2,133 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 68.26 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Iris Xe MAX includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,650 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Intel recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W.

Benchmark Performance

The Iris Xe MAX has the 203rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,140 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,335 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has the 130th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.67% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Turing
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2020Q2 2019
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Crysis Remastered
Crysis Remastered
Iris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Low - 720p
87 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
33 FPS
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High - 1080p
10 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce MX45015+44%
Radeon 680M12.9+24%
GeForce MX35012+15%
GeForce MX33011.9+14%
Radeon 660M10.9+5%
Iris Xe MAX10.4
GeForce MX2508.23-21%
Radeon RX 560X Mobile7.94-24%
GeForce MX1305.81-44%
Radeon RX 550 Mobile3.58-66%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q112% better
17,43917% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q has 112% better performance than the Iris Xe MAX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Iris Xe MAX is ranked 203rd with a score of 8,214, and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is ranked 130th with a score of 17,439.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe MAX
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,743
5,084.5
(+191.71%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,876
5,072
(+170.36%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
36,993
63,086
(+70.53%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,333
13,355
(+110.88%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
20,649.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,024
15,913
(+98.32%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
105
(+8.36%)
96.9
PassMark G3D Mark
1,972
8,608
(+336.51%)
PassMark G2D Mark
308
361
(+17.21%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
CodenameDG1TU116
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Turing
Process Size10 nm12 nm
Transistors--6,600 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Memory Size4 GB6 GB
Memory TypeLPDDR4XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth68.26 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,133 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit192 bit
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB1,536 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W60 W
Suggested PSU200 W--
OutputsNo outputsDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Shading Units768--
CUDA Cores--1,536
Execution Units (EU)96--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--24
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4896
Render Output Units (ROP)2448
Core Clock Speed300 MHz1,140 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,650 MHz1,335 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate39.6 GPixel/s64.08 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate79.2 GTexel/s128.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.53 TFLOPS4.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance633.6 GFLOPS128.2 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecIris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.