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Performance
UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
4,832.55% of 104,598
Radeon HD 797061% better
7,7707% of 104,598
The Radeon HD 7970 has 61% better performance than the UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
No data available
Radeon HD 7970
14.159% of 161.45
The Radeon HD 7970 has 9% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) GPU
The Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.2 GPU microarchitecture (codename Alder Lake GT1) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.
Memory
The UHD Graphics has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The UHD Graphics includes 512 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The UHD Graphics has the 254th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon HD 7970 GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tahiti) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 7970 has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 7970 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The HD 7970 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The HD 7970 has the 211th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 7,770 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 14.15. This is the 92nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Generation 12.2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $549 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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BioShock Infinite
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 199 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 170 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 151 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 64 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) orRadeon HD 7970
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 380 | 80.8 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 78 | +21% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 76.3 | +19% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 75.8 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 65.3 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 64.3 | |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 63.2 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 63 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 62.9 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 62 | -4% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) orRadeon HD 7970
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 4.75 | -44% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 4.92 | -42% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 6.01 | -30% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 6.44 | -25% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 8.05 | -6% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 8.54 | |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 10.64 | +25% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
4,832.55% of 104,598
Radeon HD 797061% better
7,7707% of 104,598
The Radeon HD 7970 has 61% better performance than the UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) is ranked 254th with a score of 4,832.5, and the Radeon HD 7970 is ranked 211th with a score of 7,770.
Performance per dollar
UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
No data available
Radeon HD 7970
14.159% of 161.45
The Radeon HD 7970 has 22% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon HD 7970's 14.15 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +73% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +65% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | +61% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +11% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 5,332 | +10% |
| Radeon RX Vega 7 | 5,244 | +9% |
| UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | 4,832.5 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 9 | 4,380 | -9% |
| Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake, 64EU) | 4,187 | -13% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) orRadeon HD 7970
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | +58% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | +45% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | +38% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -12% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | -29% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,131 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,284.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 20,374 | 43,795 (+114.96%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,772.5 | 6,862 (+81.9%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 18,555 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,419.5 | 7,323 (+35.12%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 95.8 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 5,248 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 738 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 77.8 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Alder Lake GT1 | Tahiti |
| Architecture | Generation 12.2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 4,313 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 264 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1,375 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 768 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 2,048 |
| Shading Units | 512 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,400 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 22.4 GPixel/s | 29.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 44.8 GTexel/s | 118.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,434 GFLOPS | 3.79 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 358.4 GFLOPS | 947.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | Radeon HD 7970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.