Radeon HD 6850 vs Iris Xe Graphics MAX

Radeon HD 6850

2010

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

2020Boost: 1650 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6850

127

1,938

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

1,972

+1.8%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Iris Xe Graphics MAX 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 Graphics MAX 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	Radeon HD 6850	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	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

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

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

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.

Radeon HD 6850 Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics MAX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Iris Xe Graphics MAX
TDP	127W	25W-80%
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	15.3	78.9+416%

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Value Analysis

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