UHD Graphics 617 vs GeForce GT 430

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 430 with UHD Graphics 617, including specs and performance data.

GT 430
2010
1 GB GDDR3, 49 Watt
1.56

UHD Graphics 617 outperforms GT 430 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking970859
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.05no data
Power efficiency2.2010.30
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)
GPU code nameGF108Amber Lake GT2
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date11 October 2010 (14 years ago)7 November 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$79 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores96192
CUDA cores per GPU96no data
Core clock speed700 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1050 MHz
Number of transistors585 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology40 nm14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)49 Watt15 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature98 °Cno data
Texture fill rate11.2025.20
Floating-point processing power0.2688 TFLOPS0.4032 TFLOPS
ROPs43
TMUs1624

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Bus supportPCI-E 2.0 x 16no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16Ring Bus
Length145 mmno data
Height2.713" (6.9 cm)no data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectorsNoneno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3System Shared
Maximum RAM amount1 GBSystem Shared
Memory bus width128 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speed800 - 900 MHz (1600 - 1800 data rate)System Shared
Memory bandwidth25.6 - 28.8 GB/sno data
Shared memory-+

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsHDMIVGA (optional)Mini HDMIDual Link DVIPortable Device Dependent
HDMI+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Syncno data+

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.4
OpenGL4.24.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.3
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GT 430 1.56
UHD Graphics 617 2.24
+43.6%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 430 601
UHD Graphics 617 862
+43.4%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

GT 430 720
UHD Graphics 617 997
+38.5%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD10−12
−60%
16
+60%

Cost per frame, $

1080p7.90no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−11.1%
10−11
+11.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Elden Ring 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−150%
5−6
+150%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−11.1%
10−11
+11.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−33.3%
12−14
+33.3%
Metro Exodus 0−1 3−4
Red Dead Redemption 2 7−8
−28.6%
9−10
+28.6%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−150%
5−6
+150%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−11.1%
10−11
+11.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Dota 2 2−3
−150%
5
+150%
Elden Ring 1−2
−200%
3−4
+200%
Far Cry 5 10−12
−18.2%
13
+18.2%
Fortnite 7−8
−71.4%
12−14
+71.4%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−33.3%
12−14
+33.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 2−3
−150%
5−6
+150%
Metro Exodus 0−1 3−4
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 16−18
−37.5%
22
+37.5%
Red Dead Redemption 2 7−8
−28.6%
9−10
+28.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 8−9
−12.5%
9−10
+12.5%
World of Tanks 30−35
−31.3%
40−45
+31.3%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−150%
5−6
+150%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−11.1%
10−11
+11.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−25%
5−6
+25%
Dota 2 2−3
−600%
14
+600%
Far Cry 5 10−12
−27.3%
14−16
+27.3%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
−33.3%
12−14
+33.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 16−18
−37.5%
21−24
+37.5%

1440p
High Preset

Elden Ring 0−1 1−2
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
−50%
14−16
+50%
Red Dead Redemption 2 0−1 1−2
World of Tanks 9−10
−66.7%
14−16
+66.7%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Far Cry 5 5−6
−20%
6−7
+20%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Valorant 7−8
−14.3%
8−9
+14.3%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Elden Ring 0−1 1−2
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 4−5
−50%
6−7
+50%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−100%
2−3
+100%
Valorant 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Fortnite 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

This is how GT 430 and UHD Graphics 617 compete in popular games:

  • UHD Graphics 617 is 60% faster in 1080p

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Dota 2, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the UHD Graphics 617 is 600% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • UHD Graphics 617 is ahead in 36 tests (77%)
  • there's a draw in 11 tests (23%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 2.24
Recency 11 October 2010 7 November 2018
Chip lithography 40 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 49 Watt 15 Watt

UHD Graphics 617 has a 43.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 185.7% more advanced lithography process, and 226.7% lower power consumption.

The UHD Graphics 617 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 430 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GT 430 is a desktop card while UHD Graphics 617 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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