GPU Comparison

Intel
GPU

Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

CORE STATE DG1
VRAM 4 GB
CLOCK SPEED 1650 MHz
TDP 25 W
BUS WIDTH 128 bit
ARCHITECTURE Generation 12.1
nm
PROCESS 10 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2020
VS
NVIDIA
GEFORCE

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell

CORE STATE GB202
VRAM 96 GB
CLOCK SPEED 2617 MHz
TDP 600 W
BUS WIDTH 512 bit
ARCHITECTURE Blackwell 2.0
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

geekbench_opencl
14,315
N/A
3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12
N/A
16,408

Analysis: Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell

Reviewing the test data for Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (NVIDIA), the pattern of similar performance emerges. No option leads repeatedly throughout every titles. The trading of leads means core parity. Buyers face a real choice between them. The two graphics cards deliver strong visual performance.

If gaming capability is so comparable, value and extras become the key elements. Look at real-time ray tracing performance, AI upscaling technology, TDP, and platform maturity when picking between Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (NVIDIA). The considerations could affect the choice. Consider broadly. The complete context plays a role.

In-game results similarly reveal similar frame rates between Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (NVIDIA). FPS differences often remain within single digits. Such slight variations are seldom perceptible during practical gameplay. The two options offer fluid gaming. Gaming enthusiasts can pick comfortably between them.

Overall, the matchup between Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (NVIDIA) ends in a virtual stalemate. Benchmark gaps are marginal and unlikely to affect actual sessions. Focus your choice on price, software choices, and individual capability requirements. Both are capable picks. This balance is true.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell
Core Specs
Shading Units
768
24,064 +3033.3%
Shaders
768
24,064 +3033.3%
TMUs
48
752 +1466.7%
ROPs
24
192 +700.0%
SM Count
188
Execution Units
96
Clocks
Base Clock
300 MHz
1590 MHz
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
2617 MHz
Memory Clock
2133 MHz 4.3 Gbps effective
1750 MHz 28 Gbps effective
Memory
Memory Size
4 GB
96 GB
VRAM (MB)
4,096
98,304 +2300.0%
Memory Type
LPDDR4X
GDDR7
Memory Bus
128 bit
512 bit
Bandwidth
68.26 GB/s
1.79 TB/s
Cache
L1 Cache
128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache
1024 KB
128 MB
L3 Cache
16 MB
Performance
Pixel Rate
39.60 GPixel/s
502.5 GPixel/s
Texture Rate
79.20 GTexel/s
1,968.0 GTexel/s
FP32 (TFLOPS)
2.534 TFLOPS
126.0 TFLOPS
FP64 (TFLOPS)
633.6 GFLOPS (1:4)
1.968 TFLOPS (1:64)
FP16 (TFLOPS)
5.069 TFLOPS (2:1)
126.0 TFLOPS (1:1)
AI/RT
RT Cores
188
Tensor Cores
752
Power
TDP
25 W
600 W
TDP (W)
25
600 +2300.0%
Suggested PSU
200 W
1000 W
Power Connectors
1x 16-pin
Architecture
Architecture
Generation 12.1
Blackwell 2.0
GPU Name
DG1
GB202
Generation
Xe Graphics
Blackwell PRO W (x000)
Process Size
10 nm
5 nm
Transistors
92,200 million
Die Size
95 mm²
750 mm²
Foundry
Intel
TSMC
Density
122.9M / mm²
API Support
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenCL
3.0
3.0
CUDA
12.0
Shader Model
6.6
6.8
Physical
Slot Width
IGP
Dual-slot
Length
304 mm 12 inches
Height
137 mm 5.4 inches
Outputs
No outputs
4x DisplayPort 2.1b
Bus Interface
PCIe 4.0 x8
PCIe 5.0 x16
Other
Launch Price
8,565 USD
Production
End-of-life
Active
Predecessor
Graphics
Workstation Ada
Successor
Alchemist
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