
HD Graphics 530 vs GeForce GTX 680M

HD Graphics 530
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GeForce GTX 680M
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 680M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 530 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 GTX 680M

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 GTX 680M
The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 530 scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 680M reaches 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 530) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M). Raw compute: 0.3648 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 530) vs 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 758 MHz.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311+1% | 3,277 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1344+600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.3648 TFLOPS | 2.038 TFLOPS+459% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz+25% | 758 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 32+967% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The HD Graphics 530 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 680M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 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 GTX 680M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Skylake) (HD Graphics 530) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: Gen 9 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 (HD Graphics 530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync (Skylake) | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | Gen 9 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 530 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The HD Graphics 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 530) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 81°C.
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-85% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-7% | 81°C |
| Perf/Watt | 220.7+573% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 530 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (HD Graphics 530) vs 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) — the HD Graphics 530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | HD Graphics 530 | GeForce GTX 680M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 65.5 |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | GK104 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | June 4 2012 |
| Ranking | #887 | #561 |
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