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

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

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 1,941 and the Iris Xe Graphics MAX reaches 1,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is built on Vega while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX uses Generation 12.1, both on 7 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,941 | 1,972+2% |
| Architecture | Vega | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+27% | 1650 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE draws 15W versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 25W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-40% | 25W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 129.4+64% | 78.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX launched at $55 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 49.3 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 49.3 |
| Codename | Vega | DG1 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | October 31 2020 |
| Ranking | #545 | #685 |
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