GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Intel UHD Graphics 617

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • βœ…+2665.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022βˆ’2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.
  • ❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
  • βœ…Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (819 vs 22,651).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Intel UHD Graphics 617?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 819 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Intel UHD Graphics 617 is a 2018 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 2665.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2665.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Intel UHD Graphics 617 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 617 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low177 FPS30 FPS
medium162 FPS22 FPS
high142 FPS14 FPS
ultra124 FPS8 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS22 FPS
medium118 FPS14 FPS
high101 FPS7 FPS
ultra93 FPS4 FPS
4K
low93 FPS9 FPS
medium79 FPS6 FPS
high66 FPS3 FPS
ultra59 FPS2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low425 FPS37 FPS
medium359 FPS29 FPS
high292 FPS25 FPS
ultra237 FPS18 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS28 FPS
medium229 FPS22 FPS
high186 FPS18 FPS
ultra154 FPS14 FPS
4K
low117 FPS18 FPS
medium95 FPS14 FPS
high77 FPS11 FPS
ultra60 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low855 FPS37 FPS
medium693 FPS29 FPS
high609 FPS25 FPS
ultra510 FPS18 FPS
1440p
low660 FPS28 FPS
medium527 FPS22 FPS
high452 FPS18 FPS
ultra382 FPS14 FPS
4K
low447 FPS18 FPS
medium355 FPS15 FPS
high308 FPS12 FPS
ultra255 FPS9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low775 FPS37 FPS
medium639 FPS29 FPS
high558 FPS25 FPS
ultra492 FPS18 FPS
1440p
low613 FPS13 FPS
medium503 FPS11 FPS
high435 FPS9 FPS
ultra378 FPS8 FPS
4K
low375 FPS10 FPS
medium322 FPS7 FPS
high298 FPS6 FPS
ultra255 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Intel UHD Graphics 617

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Intel

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 819 β€” the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 2665.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score
22,651+2666%
819
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 9.5
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4352+2167%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+5371%
0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+141%
1050 MHz
ROPs
48+1500%
3
TMUs
136+467%
24
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
DirectX
12.2+2%
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs QuickSync.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
QuickSync
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
QuickSync
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W β€” a 165.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
TDP
160W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
550W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
240mm
1mm
Height
111mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
141.6+159%
54.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 617
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
56.8
Infinity
Codename
AD106
Amber Lake GT2
Release
May 18 2023
November 7 2018
Ranking
#59
#921