Radeon HD 2900 GT vs Intel UHD Graphics 600
Radeon HD 2900 GT
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is positioned at rank #661 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 GT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 Radeon HD 2900 GT and Intel UHD Graphics 600
Radeon HD 2900 GT
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2900 GT scores 292 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 312 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 6.8%. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 312+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+73% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2900 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 12+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Decoder: UVD vs QSV.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | QSV |
| Decoder | UVD | QSV |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2900 GT draws 25W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 50% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W | 15W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 55°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.7 | 20.8+78% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $170 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | Thames | Broadwell GT2 |
| Release | January 7 2013 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #883 | #703 |
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