Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Radeon HD 6850

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

25

1,972

+1.8%

HD Graphics 6000

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

HD Graphics P530

Iris Plus Graphics 650

Iris Plus Graphics 655

1,938

0.0%

Radeon 625

Radeon R7 A370

Radeon HD 7870M

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Radeon RX Vega M GH

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is positioned at rank #139 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar

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 2010). 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 Radeon HD 6850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $40 for the Iris Xe MAX Graphics, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 57.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+57.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon HD 6850

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.

Radeon HD 6850

The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics scores 1,972 and the Radeon HD 6850 reaches 1,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is built on Generation 12.1 while the Radeon HD 6850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850). Raw compute: 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850).

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
G3D Mark Score	1,972+2%	1,938
Architecture	Generation 12.1	TeraScale 2
Process Node	10 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	960+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.534 TFLOPS+70%	1.488 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	48
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
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)

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6850 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850) — the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 6850).

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
Encoder	QuickSync	—
Decoder	QuickSync	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 6850's 127W — a 134.2% difference. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6850). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon HD 6850
TDP	25W-80%	127W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	78.9+416%	15.3

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 6850 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) — the Radeon HD 6850 offers 57.2% better value. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).