GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 617

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+3186.8%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Intel UHD Graphics 617

Shared System RAM 15

819

0.0%

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+3186.8% 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (819 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).
❌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 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018

Why buy it

✅+3186.8% 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (819 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).
❌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 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Intel UHD Graphics 617?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 819 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 3186.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3186.8% 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 4070 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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 617 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low	183 FPS	30 FPS
medium	167 FPS	22 FPS
high	151 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	22 FPS
medium	124 FPS	14 FPS
high	110 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	9 FPS
medium	78 FPS	6 FPS
high	65 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low	544 FPS	37 FPS
medium	454 FPS	29 FPS
high	353 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	28 FPS
medium	288 FPS	22 FPS
high	235 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	18 FPS
medium	144 FPS	14 FPS
high	125 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low	884 FPS	37 FPS
medium	713 FPS	29 FPS
high	643 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	28 FPS
medium	549 FPS	22 FPS
high	483 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	18 FPS
medium	373 FPS	15 FPS
high	326 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	9 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
1080p
low	751 FPS	37 FPS
medium	612 FPS	29 FPS
high	536 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	13 FPS
medium	500 FPS	11 FPS
high	433 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	10 FPS
medium	324 FPS	7 FPS
high	301 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	5 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel UHD Graphics 617

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 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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 819 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 3186.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score	26,919+3187%	819
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 9.5
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+2967%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+7130%	0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+136%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64+2033%	3
TMUs	184+667%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel 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 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	QuickSync
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	QuickSync
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 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: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics 617
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	1mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+147%	54.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).