
Intel UHD Graphics 620 vs Radeon 530

Intel UHD Graphics 620
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Radeon 530
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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
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 530 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 620 and Radeon 530

Intel UHD Graphics 620
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.

Radeon 530
The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 scores 1,041 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,041 | 1,037 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.384 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+105% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1024 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 530 has 512 MB. The Radeon 530 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.4+235% | 20.7 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the Intel UHD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon 530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 21.2 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT2 | Weston |
| Release | September 1 2017 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #875 | #873 |
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