Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Intel UHD Graphics
Radeon RX Vega 8
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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 RX Vega 8 and Intel UHD Graphics
Radeon RX Vega 8
The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.
Intel UHD Graphics
The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Intel UHD Graphics reaches 1,511 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 750 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,540+2% | 1,511 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Generation 11.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 1190 MHz+59% | 750 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 40% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 10W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 102.7 | 151.1+47% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers NaN% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega | Jasper Lake GT1 |
| Release | February 1 2018 | January 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #372 | #666 |
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