UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) vs Radeon HD 8730M

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 8730M

#190

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

398%

#192

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

361%

#193

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

360%

#197

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

327%

#198

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

325%

#200

Radeon HD 8730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

99%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8730M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H).

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (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 8730M 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 Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and Radeon HD 8730M

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.

Radeon HD 8730M

The Radeon HD 8730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 800 and the Radeon HD 8730M reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the Radeon HD 8730M uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8730M). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
G3D Mark Score	800	819+2%
Architecture	Gen. 12	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	16	1280+7900%
Boost Clock	1450 MHz+61%	900 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
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 Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8730M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
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 Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8730M). Decoder: Quick Sync 8 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8730M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon HD 8730M
Encoder	Quick Sync 8	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync 8	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8730M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8730M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.