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Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated, 96 EU) vs Intel Arc Graphics (integrated, Meteor Lake)

Our index puts the Intel Arc Graphics (integrated, Meteor Lake) roughly 38% ahead of the Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated, 96 EU). This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.

SpecificationIntel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated, 96 EU)Intel Arc Graphics (integrated, Meteor Lake)
ManufacturerIntelIntel
ArchitectureXe LPXe LPG
Relative performance index2636 (better)
Video memorySharedShared
Memory typeNot recordedNot recorded
Memory busNot recordedNot recorded
Release year20202023 (better)
Board powerNot recordedNot recorded
Suggested PSUNot recordedNot recorded
Hardware ray tracingNoYes
Upscaling supportXeSSXeSS
DirectX1212 Ultimate

Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.

Which should you pick?

  • Check video memory, not just speed. A faster card with less VRAM can perform worse in recent titles at high texture settings.
  • Check power and clearance. Confirm your PSU and case can take the card — the build checker does this.
  • Upscaling support differs. DLSS is NVIDIA-only; FSR and XeSS run more broadly.