
Intel UHD Graphics 600 vs GeForce 610M

Intel UHD Graphics 600
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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 GeForce 610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 610M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 UHD Graphics 600 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 UHD Graphics 600 and GeForce 610M

Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 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: 312 points.

GeForce 610M
The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 scores 312 versus the GeForce 610M's 292 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 6.8%. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is built on Generation 8.0 while the GeForce 610M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 384 (GeForce 610M). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 312+7% | 292 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+124% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1176 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 610M has 512 MB. The GeForce 610M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 11.0 (GeForce 610M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs No (GeForce 610M). Decoder: QSV vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QSV | No |
| Decoder | QSV | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 draws 15W versus the GeForce 610M's 33W — a 75% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 350W (GeForce 610M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-55% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-31% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.8+136% | 8.8 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 14.6 (GeForce 610M) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 14.6 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT2 | GM108 |
| Release | September 5 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #703 | #847 |
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