UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) vs GeForce GTX 280
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 280 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) and GeForce GTX 280
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
GeForce GTX 280
The GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,285 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) scores 1,300 and the GeForce GTX 280 reaches 1,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 280 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280).
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,300+1% | 1,285 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 32 | 240+650% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 280 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs None (GeForce GTX 280). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280).
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) | None |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 280's 236W — a 176.1% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 280). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7+1506% | 5.4 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 280 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) costs 100+% less ($649 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 2.0 (GeForce GTX 280) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 2.0 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 | GT200 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #820 | #802 |
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