Intel UHD Graphics 600 vs GRID K120Q
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 GRID K120Q
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 6.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID K120Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 GRID K120Q
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.
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 scores 312 versus the GRID K120Q's 293 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 6.5%. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is built on Generation 8.0 while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 312+6% | 293 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1536+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+468% |
| ROPs | 3 | 32+967% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID K120Q has 512 MB. The GRID K120Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: QSV vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QSV | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | QSV | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 draws 15W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 175% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.8+1500% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125 and now averages $20. 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 14.7 (GRID K120Q) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 14.7 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT2 | GK104 |
| Release | September 5 2014 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #703 | #589 |
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