GeForce GT 635 vs Intel UHD Graphics 617
GeForce GT 635
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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. The GeForce GT 635 is positioned at rank #152 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GT 635
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Intel UHD Graphics 617 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 635 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 635 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 617 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce GT 635 and Intel UHD Graphics 617
GeForce GT 635
The GeForce GT 635 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 810 points. Launch price was $279.
Intel UHD Graphics 617
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 635 scores 810 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635 is built on Fermi while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 635) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617).
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 810 | 819+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 352+83% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS+112% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 44+83% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 635 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 635 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 635) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 635) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 635 draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 200W (GeForce GT 635) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 200W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 54.6+1265% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 635 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF100 | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 31 2010 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #618 | #921 |
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