UHD Graphics 617 vs Radeon HD 5670

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 250W, a 235W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon HD 5670

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics 617: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics 617 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1566.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018

Radeon HD 5670

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 250W, a 235W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics 617: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics 617 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1566.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel UHD Graphics 617 better than Radeon HD 5670?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 819 vs 800 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 250W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon HD 5670 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Intel UHD Graphics 617 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5670 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon HD 5670 make more sense than Intel UHD Graphics 617?

Yes. Radeon HD 5670 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $99 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Intel UHD Graphics 617. The trade-off is that Intel UHD Graphics 617 currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5670 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Radeon HD 5670 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
1080p
low	30 FPS	36 FPS
medium	22 FPS	29 FPS
high	14 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	22 FPS	27 FPS
medium	14 FPS	22 FPS
high	7 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	18 FPS
medium	6 FPS	14 FPS
high	3 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	9 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
1080p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	22 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	18 FPS
medium	14 FPS	14 FPS
high	11 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
1080p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	22 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	18 FPS
medium	15 FPS	14 FPS
high	12 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
1080p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	27 FPS
medium	11 FPS	22 FPS
high	9 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	18 FPS
medium	7 FPS	14 FPS
high	6 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	9 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and Radeon HD 5670

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 5670

The Radeon HD 5670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points. Launch price was $369.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon HD 5670 reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 5670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 880 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
G3D Mark Score	819+2%	800
Architecture	Generation 9.5	TeraScale 3
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	1536+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+570%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz+19%	880 MHz
ROPs	3	32+967%
TMUs	24	96+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5670 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 5670
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 5670's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5670). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 5670
TDP	15W-94%	250W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	250W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	54.6+1606%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 8.1 (Radeon HD 5670) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).