Radeon RX Vega 8 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 Per Dollar

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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 0.2% 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 730.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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.

Radeon RX Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 730 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and Intel UHD Graphics 730

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 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 RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Intel UHD Graphics 730 reaches 1,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 uses Generation 12.2, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1550 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel UHD Graphics 730
G3D Mark Score	1,540	1,537
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Generation 12.2
Process Node	14 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Boost Clock	1190 MHz	1550 MHz+30%
ROPs	8+33%	6
TMUs	32+167%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel UHD Graphics 730
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 15W — a 0% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel UHD Graphics 730
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	102.7	102.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers NaN% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).