UHD Graphics 617 vs Radeon R7 M260DX

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 R7 M260DX

#594

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3992%

#596

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3618%

#597

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3609%

#601

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3282%

#602

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3259%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

96%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

94%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

94%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

94%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

92%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

92%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

92%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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 Radeon R7 M260DX 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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	📏 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 617 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M260DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and Radeon R7 M260DX

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 R7 M260DX

The Radeon R7 M260DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 817 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon R7 M260DX reaches 817 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R7 M260DX uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 715 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
G3D Mark Score	819	817
Architecture	Generation 9.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4032 TFLOPS	0.5491 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz+47%	715 MHz
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
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 R7 M260DX has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
DirectX	12_1	12_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
Encoder	QuickSync	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M260DX's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 617	Radeon R7 M260DX
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	54.6+401%	10.9

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) — 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	Radeon R7 M260DX
MSRP	$0-100%	$300
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$300
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	2.7
Codename	Amber Lake GT2	Opal
Release	November 7 2018	December 6 2015
Ranking	#921	#878