GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Iris Xe Graphics MAX

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020Boost: 1650 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••RTX 3060 Ti••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+930.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

Shared System RAM 25

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+930% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 42% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 35.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $344 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,972 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020

Why buy it

✅+930% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 42% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 35.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $344 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,972 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Iris Xe Graphics MAX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,972 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Xe Graphics MAX is a 2020 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 930.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 625.5% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 930.0% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics MAX really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Xe Graphics MAX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Xe Graphics MAX is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,972 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics MAX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	152 FPS	44 FPS
medium	137 FPS	31 FPS
high	118 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	35 FPS
medium	107 FPS	22 FPS
high	91 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	11 FPS
medium	65 FPS	8 FPS
high	50 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	425 FPS	89 FPS
medium	366 FPS	71 FPS
high	296 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	67 FPS
medium	229 FPS	41 FPS
high	190 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	33 FPS
medium	114 FPS	22 FPS
high	96 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	12 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	859 FPS	89 FPS
medium	693 FPS	71 FPS
high	602 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	67 FPS
medium	529 FPS	53 FPS
high	452 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	44 FPS
medium	346 FPS	35 FPS
high	275 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	580 FPS	89 FPS
medium	514 FPS	71 FPS
high	424 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	67 FPS
medium	427 FPS	53 FPS
high	335 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	44 FPS
medium	266 FPS	35 FPS
high	234 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Iris Xe Graphics MAX

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 31 2020. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The boost clock speed is 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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 1,972 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 930%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX uses Generation 12.1, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
G3D Mark Score	20,312+930%	1,972
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.1
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4864+533%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+539%	2.534 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1650 MHz
ROPs	80+233%	24
TMUs	152+217%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
TDP	200W	25W-88%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+29%	78.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX launched at $55. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX costs 86.2% less ($344 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.9 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 41.8% better value.