
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) vs HD Graphics P530

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics P530 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).
| Insight | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑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 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) and HD Graphics P530

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) scores 1,300 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 10 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,300 | 1,310 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 32 | 192+500% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1150 MHz+5% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 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) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 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 (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530). Decoder: Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) vs Quick Sync 5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) | Quick Sync 5 |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) | Quick Sync 5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) draws 15W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 0% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 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 | 86.7 | 87.3 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers NaN% better value. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | $0 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | Infinity |
| Codename | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #820 | #859 |
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