Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs HD Graphics P530
Iris Plus Graphics 640
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HD Graphics P530
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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 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 and HD Graphics P530
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,353+3% | 1,310 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8448 TFLOPS+91% | 0.4416 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1150 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 6+100% | 3 |
| TMUs | 48+200% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs Quick Sync 5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | Quick Sync 5 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | Quick Sync 5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 0% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 1W |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 90.2+3% | 87.3 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 640 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers NaN% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 640 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | January 3 2017 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #767 | #859 |
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