Iris Xe Graphics MAX
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Iris Xe Graphics MAX vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020Boost: 1650 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe Graphics MAX

#64
Radeon RX 9070 XT
MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
264%
#65
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP: $749|Avg: $850
263%
#66
Radeon RX 6900 XT
MSRP: $999|Avg: $385
262%
#67
GeForce GTX 1630
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
253%
#68
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
235%
#69
Radeon RX 6800 XT
MSRP: $649|Avg: $743
231%
#70
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
MSRP: $999|Avg: $930
231%
#71
Radeon RX 6950 XT
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850
226%
#72
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550
219%
#73
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500
208%
#74
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
197%
#75
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
174%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
166%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
158%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
144%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
100%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
99%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
95%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
85%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
84%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
68%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
64%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
63%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
56%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
55%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
53%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
51%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
51%
#92
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
49%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
48%
#94
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
47%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE.

InsightIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity
Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm)
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics MAX 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics MAX and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,941 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX scores 1,972 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE reaches 1,941 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is built on Generation 12.1 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Vega, both on 10 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
G3D Mark Score
1,972+2%
1,941
Architecture
Generation 12.1
Vega
Process Node
10 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
768+50%
512
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
2100 MHz+27%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
Shared
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
System
System
Bus Width
System
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
DirectX
12.1
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.0
1.3+30%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Encoder
QuickSync
VCN 1.0
Decoder
QuickSync
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX draws 25W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE's 15W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
TDP
25W
15W-40%
Recommended PSU
1W
1W
Power Connector
Integrated
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
78.9
129.4+64%
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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics MAXRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP
$55
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
49.3
Infinity
Codename
DG1
Vega
Release
October 31 2020
January 7 2020
Ranking
#685
#545