Intel UHD Graphics 630 vs Radeon R9 M270X
Intel UHD Graphics 630
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 630 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 630 and Radeon R9 M270X
Intel UHD Graphics 630
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,231 points.
Radeon R9 M270X
The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 scores 1,231 and the Radeon R9 M270X reaches 1,204 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R9 M270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M270X). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,231+2% | 1,204 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 184 | 640+248% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4232 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+134% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+48% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 23 | 40+74% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 630 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M270X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M270X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 82.1+410% | 16.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 and now averages $40. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) — the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 30.1 |
| Codename | Comet Lake GT2 | Venus |
| Release | October 1 2017 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #824 | #819 |
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