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Intel UHD Graphics 617
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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 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 730M 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and GeForce GT 730M
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 730M
The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GT 730M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 819+1% | 807 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+84% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz+9% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Decoder: QuickSync vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6+239% | 16.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 17.9 |
| Codename | Amber Lake GT2 | GK107 |
| Release | November 7 2018 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #921 | #792 |
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