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Radeon R9 M280X
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Intel UHD Graphics 617
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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 R9 M280X is positioned at rank #285 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 R9 M280X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M280X 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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M280X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M280X | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M280X and Intel UHD Graphics 617
Radeon R9 M280X
The Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 814 points. Launch price was $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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X scores 814 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 814 | 819 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+967% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+916% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1050 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M280X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M280X draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 54.6+1232% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M280X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Tahiti | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #404 | #921 |
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