HD Graphics P530 vs Radeon HD 8790M

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

416%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

377%

#200

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

376%

#204

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

342%

#205

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#207

Radeon HD 8790M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

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Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

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Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics P530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8790M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 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 8790M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics P530 and Radeon HD 8790M

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 8790M

The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics P530 scores 1,310 and the Radeon HD 8790M reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics P530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon HD 8790M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics P530) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8790M). Raw compute: 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8790M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
G3D Mark Score	1,310	1,306
Architecture	Generation 9.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4416 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+28%	900 MHz
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
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 8790M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8790M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530) vs 11.1 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8790M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8790M). Decoder: Quick Sync 5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8790M).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	Radeon HD 8790M
Encoder	Quick Sync 5	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync 5	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics P530 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8790M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics P530) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8790M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.