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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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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 R9 M280X 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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M280X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — |
💎 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 617 and Radeon R9 M280X
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 R9 M280X
The Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 814 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon R9 M280X reaches 814 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R9 M280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M280X). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 819 | 814 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2048+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+916% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz+5% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 32+967% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M280X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M280X's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M280X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6+1232% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M280X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 16.3 |
| Codename | Amber Lake GT2 | Tahiti |
| Release | November 7 2018 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #921 | #404 |
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