Intel HD Graphics 620 vs Radeon R7 240
Intel HD Graphics 620
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Radeon R7 240
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel HD Graphics 620 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 Intel HD Graphics 620 and Radeon R7 240
Intel HD Graphics 620
The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.
Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R7 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The Intel HD Graphics 620 scores 919 and the Radeon R7 240 reaches 902 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R7 240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 320 (Radeon R7 240). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 780 MHz.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 919+2% | 902 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.384 TFLOPS | 0.448 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+28% | 780 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel HD Graphics 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 240 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel HD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 240's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 300W (Radeon R7 240). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.3+104% | 30.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 and now averages $15. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $69 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 60.1 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT2 | Oland |
| Release | August 30 2016 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #906 | #911 |
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