HD Graphics P530 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640
HD Graphics P530
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Iris Plus Graphics 640
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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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics P530.
| Insight | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 640 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 P530 and Iris Plus Graphics 640
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.
Iris Plus Graphics 640
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics P530 scores 1,310 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics P530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics P530) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,310 | 1,353+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4416 TFLOPS | 0.8448 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+5% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 6+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 48+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Decoder: Quick Sync 5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640).
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync 5 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | Quick Sync 5 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics P530 draws 15W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 0% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics P530) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 87.3 | 90.2+3% |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (HD Graphics P530) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers NaN% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | HD Graphics P530 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | Kaby Lake GT3e |
| Release | September 1 2015 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #859 | #767 |
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