HD Graphics P530 vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4870 X2

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3048%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2928%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2894%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2889%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2883%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2867%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2831%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2820%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2794%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2787%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2753%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2747%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2697%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2696%

#287

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3361%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

100%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#304

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

95%

#308

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#309

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

94%

#311

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#312

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#313

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

88%

#314

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

83%

#315

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

82%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

81%

#317

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The HD Graphics P530 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics P530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics P530 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.

HD Graphics P530 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4870 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics P530 and Radeon HD 4870 X2

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.

Radeon HD 4870 X2

The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 286W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points. Launch price was $550.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics P530 scores 1,310 and the Radeon HD 4870 X2 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics P530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm+ vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics P530) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870 X2). Raw compute: 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530) vs 1.12 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4870 X2).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
G3D Mark Score	1,310	1,309
Architecture	Generation 9.0	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm+	55 nm
Shading Units	192	800 ×2+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4416 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS ×2+154%
ROPs	3	16 ×2+433%
TMUs	16	40 ×2+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics P530 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4870 X2). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
DirectX	12 (12_1)+19%	10.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: Quick Sync 5 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 4870 X2).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Encoder	Quick Sync 5	—
Decoder	Quick Sync 5	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics P530 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4870 X2's 286W — a 180.1% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics P530) vs 650W (Radeon HD 4870 X2). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 4870 X2
TDP	15W-95%	286W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	650W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	87.3+1798%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 launched at $550 and now averages $550. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (HD Graphics P530) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).