GeForce GTX 670MX vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

2020Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

1,978

+0.3%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,972

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 670MX is positioned at rank 111 and the Iris Xe MAX Graphics is on rank 139, so the GeForce GTX 670MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX

#101

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

274%

#103

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

249%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

248%

#108

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

226%

#109

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

224%

#111

GeForce GTX 670MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe MAX Graphics

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#129

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

303%

#131

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

275%

#132

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

274%

#136

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

249%

#137

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

247%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Iris Xe MAX Graphics likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (3 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670MX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 670MX Benchmark Check

Iris Xe MAX Graphics Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX and Iris Xe MAX Graphics

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 31 2020. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,972 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670MX scores 1,978 and the Iris Xe MAX Graphics reaches 1,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX is built on Kepler while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics uses Generation 12.1, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 768 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe MAX Graphics).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,978	1,972
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 12.1
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	960+25%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.154 TFLOPS	2.534 TFLOPS+120%
ROPs	24	24
TMUs	80+67%	48
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670MX comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 1 MB (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) — the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670MX draws 75W versus the Iris Xe MAX Graphics's 25W — a 100% difference. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 1W (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.