Intel UHD Graphics 620
VS
Radeon 530

Intel UHD Graphics 620 vs Radeon 530

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 530

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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)

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 530
DirectX
12
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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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).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 620Radeon 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