UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) vs Radeon HD 8790M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M

#197

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

416%

#199

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

377%

#200

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

376%

#204

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

342%

#205

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#207

Radeon HD 8790M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). 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 Radeon HD 8790M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8790M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).

Insight	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8790M 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.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) and Radeon HD 8790M

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.

Radeon HD 8790M

The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.

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Graphics Performance

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) scores 1,300 and the Radeon HD 8790M reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% 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 Radeon HD 8790M uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8790M). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
G3D Mark Score	1,300	1,306
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	32	384+1100%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+22%	900 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8790M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8790M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 11.1 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8790M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8790M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8790M).

Feature	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)	Radeon HD 8790M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8790M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8790M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.