Intel UHD Graphics 605 vs Radeon HD 8470D
Intel UHD Graphics 605
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Radeon HD 8470D
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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 Radeon HD 8470D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8470D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 HD 8470D 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 605 and Radeon HD 8470D
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.
Radeon HD 8470D
The Radeon HD 8470D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 374 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 scores 364 and the Radeon HD 8470D reaches 374 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 8470D uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8470D). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8470D).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 364 | 374+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 184 | 1280+596% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4232 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+505% |
| ROPs | 3 | 32+967% |
| TMUs | 23 | 80+248% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 8470D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8470D offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 8470D's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8470D). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3+1179% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 8470D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 37.4 (Radeon HD 8470D) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon HD 8470D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 37.4 |
| Codename | Comet Lake GT2 | Pitcairn |
| Release | October 1 2017 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #824 | #460 |
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