Intel UHD Graphics 730 vs Radeon RX Vega 8
Intel UHD Graphics 730
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Radeon RX Vega 8
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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 Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 730.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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 RX Vega 8
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 RX Vega 8
The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 scores 1,537 and the Radeon RX Vega 8 reaches 1,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is built on Generation 12.2 while the Radeon RX Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1190 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,537 | 1,540 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.2 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz+30% | 1190 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 8+33% |
| TMUs | 12 | 32+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 draws 15W versus the Radeon RX Vega 8's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 102.5 | 102.7 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers NaN% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Raptor Lake GT1 | Vega |
| Release | January 3 2023 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #749 | #372 |
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