Intel UHD Graphics 617
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Intel UHD Graphics 617

Intel

G3D Mark

819

00
November 7 2018
15 Watt
Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Intel UHD Graphics 617 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 scores 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Amber Lake GT2), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 3 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.4032 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1050 MHz from a base of 300 MHz.

SpecificationIntel UHD Graphics 617
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score819
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGeneration 9.5 (2016−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameAmber Lake GT2
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute192
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending3
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1050 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency300 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.4032 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second25.20 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationIGP
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#921
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is equipped with Shared System RAM of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

SpecificationIntel UHD Graphics 617
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res texturesShared System RAM
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationShared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidthSystem
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMSystem

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationIntel UHD Graphics 617
XeSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
XeSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: QuickSync, decoder: QuickSync— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationIntel UHD Graphics 617
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionQuickSync
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionQuickSync
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 draws 15 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationIntel UHD Graphics 617
TDPPower consumption under load15 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage1W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeIntegrated
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot

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