Radeon R9 255 vs UHD Graphics 730

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Intel UHD Graphics 730 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 255 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm)
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 730 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 R9 255 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 730 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 255 and Intel UHD Graphics 730

Radeon R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 255 scores 1,501 and the Intel UHD Graphics 730 reaches 1,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 255 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 uses Generation 12.2, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 255) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730).

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
G3D Mark Score	1,501	1,537+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Generation 12.2
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	1792+833%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+453%	0.5952 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+433%	6
TMUs	112+833%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
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 R9 255 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 255 draws 190W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 15W — a 170.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R9 255) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
TDP	190W	15W-92%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Perf/Watt	7.9	102.5+1197%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Intel UHD Graphics 730
MSRP	$139	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$30	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	50.0	Infinity
Codename	Tonga	Raptor Lake GT1
Release	September 2 2014	January 3 2023
Ranking	#365	#749