GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 750 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +1681.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 1900% higher power demand at 200W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 10W instead of 200W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1681.5% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 1,511), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Intel UHD Graphics is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 10nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 1,511 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1681.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 750 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics
G3D Mark Score
26,919+1682%
1,511
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 11.0
Process Node
5 nm
10 nm+
Shading Units
5888+2200%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+7491%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+230%
750 MHz
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
184+1050%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Intel UHD Graphics does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics
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 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6X
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 181% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics
TDP
200W
10W-95%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6
151.1+12%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
Jasper Lake GT1
Release
April 12 2023
January 11 2021
Ranking
#32
#666

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