UHD Graphics 600 vs Radeon R3

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 R3

#428

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1729%

#430

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1567%

#431

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1563%

#435

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1421%

#436

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1412%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

96%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

93%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 600.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 Radeon R3 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 R3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 600 and Radeon R3

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 R3

The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 scores 312 and the Radeon R3 reaches 314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon R3 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 512 (Radeon R3). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
G3D Mark Score	312	314
Architecture	Generation 8.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+209%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1218 MHz+16%
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
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 R3 has 512 MB. The Radeon R3 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3). Decoder: QSV vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
Encoder	QSV	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QSV	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 draws 15W versus the Radeon R3's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 350W (Radeon R3). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	55°C-21%	70°C
Perf/Watt	20.8+230%	6.3

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R3 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 6.3 (Radeon R3) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Radeon R3
MSRP	$0-100%	$50
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$50
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	6.3
Codename	Broadwell GT2	Polaris 23
Release	September 5 2014	May 13 2019
Ranking	#703	#757