Radeon HD 8600/8700M vs UHD Graphics 620

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 8600/8700M is positioned at rank #390 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Radeon HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 620 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8600/8700M and Intel UHD Graphics 620

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. 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 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 reaches 1,041 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score	1,030	1,041+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	640+233%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+158%	0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1000 MHz+29%
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	20.6	69.4+237%

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 620) — the Intel UHD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).