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Intel UHD Graphics 617
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Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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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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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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 and the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 819 | 832+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+357% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1200 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 7.0.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6 | 55.5+2% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers NaN% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Amber Lake GT2 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | November 7 2018 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #921 | #721 |
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