NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 vs Intel Iris Xe MAX

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1080256% better
29,26328% of 104,737
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,737

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 256% better performance than the Iris Xe MAX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45
Iris Xe MAX
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 30% 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 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 GTX 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 has the 78th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.94% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 65th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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 7.84% 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.

InfoGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 12.1
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ2 2016Q4 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$599--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
GeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
47 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
28 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
11 FPS
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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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GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 570025.47-53%
Radeon RX 5700 XT25.58-53%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER28.77-47%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti42.88-21%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER47.32-13%
GeForce GTX 108054.45

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1080256% better
29,26328% of 104,737
Iris Xe MAX
8,2148% of 104,737

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 256% better performance than the Iris Xe MAX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 78th with a score of 29,263, and the Iris Xe MAX is ranked 203rd with a score of 8,214.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45
Iris Xe MAX
No data available

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 75% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1080's 48.85 performance per dollar ranks it 65th 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
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5+5%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668+1%
GeForce GTX 108029,263
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-1%
GeForce RTX 306028,375-3%
Quadro M3000M8,288.5-72%
GeForce MX4508,250-72%
Iris Xe MAX8,214-72%
Radeon RX 560X Mobile8,211.5-72%
Quadro P2000 Mobile8,148-72%

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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
7,185
(+312.22%)
1,743
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,902
(+267.91%)
1,876
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
119,971
(+224.31%)
36,993
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,408.5
(+238.05%)
6,333
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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20,649.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,289.5
(+165.32%)
8,024
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
121.8
(+16%)
105
PassMark G3D Mark
15,542
(+688.13%)
1,972
PassMark G2D Mark
896
(+187.18%)
312
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
269
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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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
CodenameGP104DG1
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 12.1
Process Size16 nm10 nm
Transistors7,200 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
Memory Size8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XLPDDR4X
Memory Bandwidth320.3 Gb/s68.26 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,251 MHz2,133 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB--
L2 Cache2 MB1,024 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W25 W
Suggested PSU450 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin--
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aNo outputs

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
Shading Units--768
CUDA Cores2,560--
Execution Units (EU)--96
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)20--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16048
Render Output Units (ROP)6424
Core Clock Speed1,607 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,733 MHz1,650 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
Pixel Fill Rate110.9 GPixel/s39.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate277.3 GTexel/s79.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance8.87 TFLOPS2.53 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance277.3 GFLOPS633.6 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080Iris Xe MAX
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.6

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