Intel UHD Graphics 730 vs Radeon HD 4890
Intel UHD Graphics 730
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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 730 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The Intel UHD Graphics 730 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4890 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4890 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 730.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4890 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 730 and Radeon HD 4890
Intel UHD Graphics 730
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.
Radeon HD 4890
The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 scores 1,537 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is built on Generation 12.2 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 10 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,537 | 1,546 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5952 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+128% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 12 | 40+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 730 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 170.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-92% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 102.5+1165% | 8.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 61.8 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake GT1 | RV790 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #749 | #762 |
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