HD Graphics P530 vs Quadro 4000M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

HD Graphics P530

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics P530: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics P530 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

HD Graphics P530

2015

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics P530: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics P530 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is HD Graphics P530 better than Quadro 4000M?

Yes. HD Graphics P530 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,310 vs 1,287 in G3D Mark. On top of that, HD Graphics P530 is a 2015 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro 4000M is a 2011 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro 4000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

HD Graphics P530 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. HD Graphics P530 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. HD Graphics P530 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.8% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 4000M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro 4000M make more sense than HD Graphics P530?

Yes. Quadro 4000M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of HD Graphics P530. The trade-off is that HD Graphics P530 currently gives you 1.8% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

HD Graphics P530 Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	15 FPS	51 FPS
medium	11 FPS	41 FPS
high	6 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	28 FPS
medium	6 FPS	21 FPS
high	3 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	11 FPS
medium	2 FPS	9 FPS
high	1 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	59 FPS	58 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	33 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	44 FPS	43 FPS
medium	26 FPS	30 FPS
high	19 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	18 FPS
medium	14 FPS	12 FPS
high	11 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	59 FPS	58 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	44 FPS	43 FPS
medium	35 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	24 FPS	23 FPS
high	20 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	59 FPS	58 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	27 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	15 FPS
medium	7 FPS	13 FPS
high	5 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	11 FPS
medium	4 FPS	8 FPS
high	3 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics P530 and Quadro 4000M

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.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics P530 scores 1,310 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics P530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics P530) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,310+2%	1,287
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm+	40 nm
Shading Units	192	336+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4416 TFLOPS	0.6384 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	3	32+967%
TMUs	16	56+250%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics P530 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics P530 draws 15W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics P530) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.