Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Intel UHD Graphics 605
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Intel UHD Graphics 605 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 605.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 605 and Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 scores 364 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 reaches 366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm+++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 364 | 366 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 184 | 800+335% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4232 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+165% |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 23 | 40+74% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics 605 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 draws 15W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3+233% | 7.3 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 and now averages $15. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 24.4 |
| Codename | Comet Lake GT2 | Broadway |
| Release | October 1 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #824 | #846 |
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