Radeon R3 vs Intel UHD Graphics 600
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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 R3 is positioned at rank #438 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 R3
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 600.
| Insight | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R3 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 R3 and Intel UHD Graphics 600
Radeon R3
The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 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
The Radeon R3 scores 314 and the Intel UHD Graphics 600 reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 314 | 312 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+209% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+16% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R3 | 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 R3 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 has 0 MB. The Radeon R3 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs QSV. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | QSV |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | QSV |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 55°C.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 55°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 20.8+230% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Broadwell GT2 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #757 | #703 |
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