Iris Xe MAX Graphics vs Tesla K80

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Tesla K80 with Iris Xe MAX Graphics, including specs and performance data.

Tesla K80
2014
12 GB GDDR5, 300 Watt
15.22
+197%

Tesla K80 outperforms Iris Xe MAX Graphics by a whopping 197% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Tesla K80 Tesla K80
Iris Xe MAX Graphics Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking351626
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency3.4914.13
ArchitectureKepler 2.0 (2013−2015)Generation 12.1 (2020−2021)
GPU code nameGK210DG1
Market segmentWorkstationLaptop
Release date17 November 2014 (10 years ago)31 October 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores2496768
Core clock speed562 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speed824 MHz1650 MHz
Number of transistors7,100 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)300 Watt25 Watt
Texture fill rate171.479.20
Floating-point processing power4.113 TFLOPS2.534 TFLOPS
ROPs4824
TMUs20848

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
Length267 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 8-pinno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5LPDDR4X
Maximum RAM amount12 GB4 GB
Memory bus width384 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1253 MHz2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth240.6 GB/s68.26 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.23.0
Vulkan1.1.1261.2
CUDA3.7-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Tesla K80 15.22
+197%
Iris Xe MAX Graphics 5.13

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Tesla K80 5852
+197%
Iris Xe MAX Graphics 1971

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD80−85
+196%
27
−196%
1440p55−60
+175%
20
−175%
4K45−50
+181%
16
−181%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Elden Ring 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 7
+0%
7
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 39
+0%
39
+0%
Metro Exodus 23
+0%
23
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 33
+0%
33
+0%
Valorant 29
+0%
29
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 6
+0%
6
+0%
Dota 2 27
+0%
27
+0%
Elden Ring 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Far Cry 5 29
+0%
29
+0%
Fortnite 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 33
+0%
33
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 20
+0%
20
+0%
Metro Exodus 18
+0%
18
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 9
+0%
9
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Valorant 15
+0%
15
+0%
World of Tanks 80−85
+0%
80−85
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Dota 2 38
+0%
38
+0%
Far Cry 5 42
+0%
42
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 29
+0%
29
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%
Valorant 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Elden Ring 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
World of Tanks 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Far Cry 5 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 20
+0%
20
+0%
Metro Exodus 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Valorant 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Elden Ring 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Metro Exodus 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Dota 2 20
+0%
20
+0%
Far Cry 5 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Fortnite 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 11
+0%
11
+0%
Valorant 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%

This is how Tesla K80 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics compete in popular games:

  • Tesla K80 is 196% faster in 1080p
  • Tesla K80 is 175% faster in 1440p
  • Tesla K80 is 181% faster in 4K

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 61 test (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 15.22 5.13
Recency 17 November 2014 31 October 2020
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 4 GB
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 25 Watt

Tesla K80 has a 196.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 200% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Iris Xe MAX Graphics, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 1100% lower power consumption.

The Tesla K80 is our recommended choice as it beats the Iris Xe MAX Graphics in performance tests.

Be aware that Tesla K80 is a workstation card while Iris Xe MAX Graphics is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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