HD Graphics 530 vs GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
HD Graphics 530
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 530.
| Insight | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 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 HD Graphics 530 and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
HD Graphics 530
The HD Graphics 530 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 950 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,331 points.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 530 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 reaches 3,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 530) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 0.3648 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 530) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,331 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.3648 TFLOPS | 0.6013 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The HD Graphics 530 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (HD Graphics 530) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Skylake) (HD Graphics 530) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Decoder: Gen 9 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 (HD Graphics 530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync (Skylake) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | Gen 9 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 530 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 150.4% difference. The HD Graphics 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 530) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-86% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 68°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+603% | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The HD Graphics 530 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (HD Graphics 530) vs 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the HD Graphics 530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 111.0 |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | GF116 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | March 15 2011 |
| Ranking | #887 | #739 |
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