UHD Graphics 617 vs Radeon HD 7690M

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

95%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

522%

#230

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

473%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

472%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

429%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

426%

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Radeon HD 7690M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

99%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

97%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 7690M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 7690M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7690M 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

Radeon HD 7690M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and Radeon HD 7690M

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 7690M

The Radeon HD 7690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon HD 7690M reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 7690M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 725 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 7690M
G3D Mark Score	819	832+2%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	480+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	0.696 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz+45%	725 MHz
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 7690M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon HD 7690M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7690M's 20W — a 28.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.