Radeon RX 7600 vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon RX 7600
Popular choices:
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Popular choices:
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 740.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+740.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-740.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 34.5% better value per dollar than the Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the Iris Xe MAX Graphics's 1,972 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 740.8%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics uses Generation 12.1, both on 6 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 768 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581+741% | 1,972 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+758% | 2.534 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+61% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+167% | 24 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1 MB (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the Iris Xe MAX Graphics's 25W — a 147.4% difference. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 1W (Iris Xe MAX Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 25W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5+27% | 78.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Iris Xe MAX Graphics launched at $55 and now averages $40. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 49.3 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 34.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | Iris Xe MAX Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269 | $55-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $40-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3+34% | 49.3 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | DG1 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | October 31 2020 |
| Ranking | #118 | #686 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon RX 7600 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics
