UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) vs Radeon R9 255

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (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 R9 255 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 255 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H).

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon R9 255
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 R9 255 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 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 255 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and Radeon R9 255

UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

Radeon R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 1,500 and the Radeon R9 255 reaches 1,501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the Radeon R9 255 uses GCN 3.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 255).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon R9 255
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,501
Architecture	Gen. 12	GCN 3.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	32	1792+5500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon R9 255
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 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 255 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon R9 255
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 255's 190W — a 170.7% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 400W (Radeon R9 255). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	Radeon R9 255
TDP	15W-92%	190W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	100.0+1166%	7.9

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) — the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).