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Intel UHD Graphics 617
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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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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 GRID M60-0Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 617.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-0Q 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 GRID M60-0Q
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.
GRID M60-0Q
The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 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 GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 819 | 827 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2048+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+1097% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1178 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 3 | 64+2033% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB. The GRID M60-0Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 175% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6+1376% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 1.7 |
| Codename | Amber Lake GT2 | GM204 |
| Release | November 7 2018 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #921 | #433 |
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