UHD Graphics 617 vs GeForce GT 445M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 617

15

819

+1.0%

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

811

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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.

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 GeForce GT 445M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#49

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#51

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#52

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#56

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#57

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#59

GeForce GT 445M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 445M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 445M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 617 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 617 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 445M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and GeForce GT 445M

Intel UHD Graphics 617

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 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: 819 points.

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the GeForce GT 445M reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GT 445M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 384 (GeForce GT 445M). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
G3D Mark Score	819	811
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	0.4216 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 445M). Decoder: QuickSync vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	GeForce GT 445M
Encoder	QuickSync	CUDA
Decoder	QuickSync	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 445M's 45W — a 100% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (GeForce GT 445M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.