GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Iris Xe Graphics MAX

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020Boost: 1650 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+1048.6%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+1048.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 58.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 35.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $344 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,972 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 56.8 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020

Why buy it

✅+1048.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 58.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 35.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $344 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,972 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 56.8 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Iris Xe Graphics MAX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 1,972 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 1048.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 4060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 625.5% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 1048.6% 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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics MAX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	177 FPS	44 FPS
medium	162 FPS	31 FPS
high	142 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	35 FPS
medium	118 FPS	22 FPS
high	101 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	11 FPS
medium	79 FPS	8 FPS
high	66 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	433 FPS	89 FPS
medium	363 FPS	71 FPS
high	294 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	67 FPS
medium	238 FPS	41 FPS
high	194 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	33 FPS
medium	102 FPS	22 FPS
high	84 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	12 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	855 FPS	89 FPS
medium	693 FPS	71 FPS
high	609 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	67 FPS
medium	527 FPS	53 FPS
high	452 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	44 FPS
medium	355 FPS	35 FPS
high	308 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
1080p
low	775 FPS	89 FPS
medium	639 FPS	71 FPS
high	558 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	67 FPS
medium	503 FPS	53 FPS
high	435 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	44 FPS
medium	322 FPS	35 FPS
high	298 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Iris Xe Graphics MAX

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 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 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 1,972 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1048.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX uses Generation 12.1, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1049%	1,972
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 12.1
Process Node	5 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4352+467%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+771%	2.534 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+54%	1650 MHz
ROPs	48+100%	24
TMUs	136+183%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
DirectX	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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	QuickSync
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	QuickSync
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 25W — a 145.9% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
TDP	160W	25W-84%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+79%	78.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 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): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 35.9 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 58.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).