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GeForce GTX 275
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HD Graphics P530
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 275 is positioned at rank #217 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The HD Graphics P530 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The HD Graphics P530 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 275 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (896 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics P530.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 275 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 275 and HD Graphics P530
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
HD Graphics P530
The HD Graphics P530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,310 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349+3% | 1,310 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 240+25% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6739 TFLOPS+53% | 0.4416 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 28+833% | 3 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P530 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 275 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_0) | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs Quick Sync 5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Quick Sync 5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | Quick Sync 5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 174.4% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 87.3+1308% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | GT200B | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | January 15 2009 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #789 | #859 |
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