Radeon RX 570X vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

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 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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 76% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 333.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+333.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169)	✅More affordable ($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 RX 570X Benchmark Check

Iris Xe MAX Graphics Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the Iris Xe MAX Graphics reaches 1,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics uses Generation 12.1, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 768 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,923	1,972+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Generation 12.1
Process Node	14 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS+101%	2.534 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1244 MHz	1650 MHz+33%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	128+167%	48
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1 MB (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
DirectX	12_0	12.1
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs QuickSync.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Encoder	VCE 3.4	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 6.3	QuickSync
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the Iris Xe MAX Graphics's 25W — a 131% difference. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1W (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Iris Xe MAX Graphics
TDP	120W	25W-79%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	16.0	78.9+393%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics launched at $55 and now averages $40. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics costs 76.3% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 49.3 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) — the Iris Xe MAX Graphics offers 332.5% better value. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).