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Intel UHD Graphics 617
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Radeon HD 3850 X2
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). 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 Radeon HD 3850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB 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 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 3850 X2 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 617 and Radeon HD 3850 X2
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.
Radeon HD 3850 X2
The Radeon HD 3850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 822 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon HD 3850 X2 reaches 822 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 960 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 3850 X2).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 819 | 822 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 960 ×2+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2+281% |
| ROPs | 3 | 32 ×2+967% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48 ×2+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 617 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD+.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | — |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD+ |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 3850 X2's 254W — a 177.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 254W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6+1606% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($349 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 3850 X2) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 2.4 |
| Codename | Amber Lake GT2 | Barts |
| Release | November 7 2018 | September 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #921 | #630 |
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