Intel Iris Xe MAX vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile

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Performance
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile145% better
20,118.519% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile has 145% 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 Mobile
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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 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile includes 1,536 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,455 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,590 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 80 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 Mobile has the 110th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 19.23% 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 Mobile
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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
Iris Xe MAXGeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Low - 1080p
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73 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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56 FPS
High - 1080p
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55 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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54 FPS
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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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 Mobile145% better
20,118.519% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile has 145% 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 Mobile is ranked 110th with a score of 20,118.5.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe MAX
No data available
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Xe MAX and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q22,089+169%
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile21,261.5+159%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile20,118.5+145%
Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile19,878.5+142%
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q19,778.5+141%
Quadro M3000M8,288.5+1%
GeForce MX4508,250+0%
Iris Xe MAX8,214
Radeon RX 560X Mobile8,211.5-0%
Quadro P2000 Mobile8,148-1%

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 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,743
5,659
(+224.67%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,876
5,697
(+203.68%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
36,993
97,517
(+163.61%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,333
14,818
(+133.98%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
20,649.5
66,325
(+221.19%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,024
17,351
(+116.24%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
105
120.6
(+14.86%)
PassMark G3D Mark
1,972
10,190
(+416.73%)
PassMark G2D Mark
308
487
(+58.12%)
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 Mobile
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 Mobile
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 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W80 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 Mobile
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 MHz1,455 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,650 MHz1,590 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 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate39.6 GPixel/s76.32 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate79.2 GTexel/s152.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.53 TFLOPS4.88 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance633.6 GFLOPS152.6 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 Mobile
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.