Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Radeon 3015e

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 605

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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AMD

Radeon 3015e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
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Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Radeon 3015e Performance Spectrum

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Radeon 3015e: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Intel UHD Graphics 605

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

Radeon 3015e

2019

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics 605 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 3015e is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.7% in PassMark G3D (364 vs 351), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon 3015e is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon 3015e makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Intel UHD Graphics 605 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Radeon 3015e Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon 3015e

The Radeon 3015e 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: 351 points.

Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 scores 364 and the Radeon 3015e reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
G3D Mark Score
364+4%
351
Architecture
Generation 9.5
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm+++
14 nm
Shading Units
184
512+178%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4232 TFLOPS
1.247 TFLOPS+195%
Boost Clock
1150 MHz
1218 MHz+6%
ROPs
3
16+433%
TMUs
23
32+39%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 605 has 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3015e carries 512 MB. Radeon 3015e gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Intel UHD Graphics 605 and 64-bit on the Radeon 3015e.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
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 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.0
1.2+20%
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
Encoder
Quick Sync Video
VCN 1.0
Decoder
Quick Sync Video
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 draws 15W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
TDP
15W-70%
50W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
24.3+247%
7.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Intel UHD Graphics 605 came in at $0, while the Radeon 3015e launched at $49. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 605 was 100+% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 3015e (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 605Radeon 3015e
MSRP
$0-100%
$49
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
7.2
Codename
Comet Lake GT2
Polaris 23
Release
October 1 2017
May 13 2019
Ranking
#824
#757

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