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Intel UHD Graphics 605

Intel UHD Graphics 605

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is an integrated processor graphics unit from the Gemini Lake generation (e. g. Pentium Silver N5000), which was announced late 2017. The GPU can convince with low consumption figures, but the performance is only in the low-end segment and is rarely sufficient for modern games. Being the maximum configuration of the Gemini Lake GPU, the UHD Graphics 605 is equipped with 18 Execution Units (EUs) running at up to 750 MHz. The technical specifications of the GPU are based on Intel's Gen9 architecture, which is also used for the more expensive Skylake series and also in the predecessor HD Graphics 505.

Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the UHD 605 has to access the main memory via processor (2x 64bit DDR4/LPDDR4-2400).

Performance

The UHD Graphics 605 offers a similar performance as the Intel HD Graphics 505 in the Apollo Lake SoCs (same Gen 9 architecture). Therefore, the GPU is only suited for some very low demanding games like Dirt Rally or Sims 4.

Features

The video engine decodes H.265/HEVC (8b and 10b) and VP9 completely in hardware. Up to three displays can be connected via DP 1.2a/eDP 1.3 or HDMI 2.0a (including HDCP 2.2).

Power Consumption

The TDP of the whole Pentium Silver N5000 chip is 6 Watts by default, so the GPU is primarily used for (often passively cooled) netbooks or thin notebooks. The TDP can also be reduced to 4.9 Watts, but this will obviously affect the performance.

Gen. 9 Series

Iris Pro Graphics P580 compare 72 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 580 compare 72 @ 0.35 - 1.05 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 550 compare 48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 540 compare 48 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHzeDRAM + 64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 530 compare 24 @ 0.35 - 1.15 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 520 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 515 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 610 compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 610 compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 510 compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 605 18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 505 compare 18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 600 compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 500 compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
CodenameGemini Lake
ArchitectureGen. 9 Apollo Lake
Pipelines18 - unified
Core Speed300 - 750 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Memory TypeDDR4 / LPDDR4
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4
technology14 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement11.12.2017
Link to Manufacturer Pageark.intel.com
CPU in UHD Graphics 605GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Pentium Silver J50404 x 2000 MHz, 10 W250 MHz800 MHz
Intel Pentium Silver N50304 x 1100 MHz, 6 W200 MHz750 MHz
Intel Pentium Silver N50004 x 1100 MHz, 6 W200 MHz750 MHz
min. - max.200 - 250 MHz750 - 800 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.2 pt (1%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 32770     avg: 43574     median: 45008 (5%)     max: 55453 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 2670     avg: 3247     median: 3154 (3%)     max: 4294 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 2874     avg: 3518     median: 3359.5 (1%)     max: 4485 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 376     avg: 450.1     median: 419 (1%)     max: 620 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 411     avg: 473.4     median: 454 (1%)     max: 576 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 655     avg: 795     median: 748 (1%)     max: 1009 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 588     avg: 701     median: 648 (1%)     max: 902 Points
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 2882     avg: 4208     median: 4171 (5%)     max: 5570 Points
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 13.37     avg: 18.2     median: 18.1 (1%)     max: 25.6 fps
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit
97.8 % (98%)
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
Power Consumption - Furmark Stress Test Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 10.3     avg: 11     median: 11 (2%)     max: 11.6 Watt
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Power Consumption - Witcher 3 Power Consumption *
11.8 Watt (3%)
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Power Consumption - Witcher 3 ultra Power Efficiency
0.1 fps per Watt (9%)
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- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

low 1920x1080
31.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2019

F1 2019

2019
low 1280x720
7 8.2 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
49.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
39  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
26.6  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
24.9  fps    + Compare
QHD 2560x1440
23.6  fps    + Compare
4K 3840x2160
15  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1280x720
6.5 10.9 ~ 9 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 1800

Anno 1800

2019
low 1280x720
5.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
11.7 (!) 17.6 ~ 15 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
7.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Strange Brigade

Strange Brigade

2018
low 1280x720
8.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2018

F1 2018

2018
low 1280x720
12  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
4.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
8.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

2018
low 1280x720
3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
World of Tanks enCore

World of Tanks enCore

2018
low 1366x768
53  fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
8.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1280x720
5 6.4 7.2 8.6 9.1 ~ 7 fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
3.5 5.9 6 6.1 ~ 5 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
3.1 5.3 5.5 5.5 ~ 5 fps    + Compare