UHD Graphics 600 vs Radeon HD 2900 GT

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 GT

#651

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6312%

#653

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5722%

#654

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5707%

#658

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5190%

#659

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5154%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

100%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

99%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

96%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

95%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

88%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

88%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

87%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

84%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

84%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon HD 2900 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 600 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2900 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 600 and Radeon HD 2900 GT

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.

Radeon HD 2900 GT

The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 scores 312 versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 292 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 6.8%. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon HD 2900 GT uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
G3D Mark Score	312+7%	292
Architecture	Generation 8.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	480+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	0.696 TFLOPS+73%
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
DirectX	12+20%	10
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Decoder: QSV vs UVD.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
Encoder	QSV	UVD
Decoder	QSV	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 25W — a 50% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon HD 2900 GT
TDP	15W-40%	25W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	55°C	—
Perf/Watt	20.8+78%	11.7

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 and now averages $15. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — 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	Radeon HD 2900 GT
MSRP	$0-100%	$170
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$15
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	19.5
Codename	Broadwell GT2	Thames
Release	September 5 2014	January 7 2013
Ranking	#703	#883