Intel Iris Xe MAX vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Performance
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER960% better
87,05583% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 960% better performance than the Iris Xe MAX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe MAX
No data available
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 54% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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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 RTX 4080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,438 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 736.3 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 RTX 4080 SUPER includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,550 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 SUPER has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 83.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 87,055 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.14. This is the 27th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoIris Xe MAXGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ4 2020Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)--$999
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 RTX 4080 SUPER
Low - 1080p
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145 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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141 FPS
High - 1080p
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137 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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135 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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132 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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103 FPS
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 RTX 4080 SUPER960% better
87,05583% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 960% 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 RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 2nd with a score of 87,055.

Performance per dollar
Iris Xe MAX
No data available
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 133% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 87.14 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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 4090104,598+1,173%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055+960%
GeForce RTX 408086,267+950%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322+914%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896+824%
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 RTX 4080 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,743
28,378
(+1,528.11%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,876
27,111
(+1,345.15%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
36,993
187,847
(+407.79%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,333
59,075
(+832.81%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
20,649.5
235,474
(+1,040.34%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,024
59,568
(+642.37%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
105
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,972
34,209
(+1,634.74%)
PassMark G2D Mark
308
1,203
(+290.58%)
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 RTX 4080 SUPER
CodenameDG1AD103
ArchitectureGeneration 12.1Ada Lovelace
Process Size10 nm5 nm
Transistors--45,900 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 RTX 4080 SUPER
Memory Size4 GB16 GB
Memory TypeLPDDR4XGDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth68.26 Gb/s736.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,133 MHz1,438 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache--128 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB64 MB

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 RTX 4080 SUPER
Slots--3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W320 W
Suggested PSU200 W700 W
Power Connectors--1x 16-pin
OutputsNo outputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 RTX 4080 SUPER
Shading Units768--
CUDA Cores--10,240
Execution Units (EU)96--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--80
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)48320
Render Output Units (ROP)24112
Tensor Cores--320
Ray Tracing Cores--80
Core Clock Speed300 MHz2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,650 MHz2,550 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 RTX 4080 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate39.6 GPixel/s285.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate79.2 GTexel/s816 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.53 TFLOPS52.22 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance633.6 GFLOPS816 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 RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.7

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