Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 vs UHD Graphics 617

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 R7 PRO A10-9700 is positioned at rank #224 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 R7 PRO A10-9700

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MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 617 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 R7 PRO A10-9700 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 617 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 and Intel UHD Graphics 617

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 806 points. Launch price was $1,299.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 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: 819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 scores 806 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is built on Bristol Ridge while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score	806	819+2%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge	Generation 9.5
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4096+2033%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+11765%	0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2920 MHz+178%	1050 MHz
ROPs	128+4167%	3
TMUs	256+967%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
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 R7 PRO A10-9700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs QuickSync.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Encoder	VCE 3.0	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 6.0	QuickSync

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 draws 300W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 181% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
TDP	300W	15W-95%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	2.7	54.6+1922%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700	Intel UHD Graphics 617
MSRP	$169	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$100	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	8.1	Infinity
Codename	Navi 48	Amber Lake GT2
Release	July 23 2025	November 7 2018
Ranking	#23	#921