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AMD Instinct MI210 vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics: Comparison
AMD Instinct MI210 vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics: the boost clock difference
The gap that matters here is boost clock: AMD Instinct MI210 1700 MHz against Intel Iris Xe Graphics 1350 MHz, which puts AMD Instinct MI210 21% ahead.
Who each one is for
The AMD Instinct MI210 is the one to take for double-precision workloads that don't need MI250X-level throughput, though it is the wrong buy for any desktop or workstation build - compute-only, no display output and maximum-throughput HPC nodes (use MI250X instead). It also earns its place with HPC and AI deployments in standard PCIe-slot servers without OAM sled support. it is not built for current AAA gaming at any meaningful settings. The same goes for ultrabook and thin-and-light laptop users wanting genuinely usable esports/older-title gaming without a discrete GPU. It is the wrong buy for anyone shopping for a current-generation laptop, Intel's Arc-branded integrated graphics in newer Core Ultra chips is the stronger choice today. Our rating of the AMD Instinct MI210 (7.3/10): A practical, PCIe-slot-friendly way to get CDNA 2 compute into a standard server, useful for smaller HPC and AI deployments, but clearly the entry point of its generation next to the dual-die MI250X and now well behind the MI300 series. Our rating of the Intel Iris Xe Graphics (5/10): the integrated GPU that made Intel laptops genuinely competitive for light gaming for the first time in years, still in a massive installed base, but surpassed by Intel's newer Arc-branded graphics.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Instinct MI210 and Intel Iris Xe Graphics differ on gpu brand?
Yes. GPU Brand reads AMD on the AMD Instinct MI210 versus Intel on the Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the AMD Instinct MI210 and Intel Iris Xe Graphics?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI210
- AMD
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel
Series
- AMD Instinct MI210
- Instinct MI200
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Legacy
Tier
- AMD Instinct MI210
- Datacenter / AI Accelerator
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Entry
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI210
- HBM2E
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Shared System Memory
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1700 MHzBest
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- 1350 MHz-21%
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Instinct MI210
- No
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- No
Process Node
- AMD Instinct MI210
- TSMC 6nm
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Other
Compute Blocks
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 104
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- 96
PCIe Generation
- AMD Instinct MI210
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Not Applicable
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 2022-03
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Q3 2020
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI210 if you want the higher boost clock (1700 MHz vs 1350 MHz).
Choose Intel Iris Xe Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD Instinct MI210
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, PCIe-slot-friendly way to get CDNA 2 compute into a standard server, useful for smaller HPC and AI deployments, but clearly the entry point of its generation next to the dual-die MI250X and now well behind the MI300 series.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
5 / 10 Expert Rating
The integrated GPU that made Intel laptops genuinely competitive for light gaming for the first time in years, still in a massive installed base, but surpassed by Intel's newer Arc-branded graphics.