Intel HD Graphics 530 vs Intel HD Graphics 610

Intel HD Graphics 530

The Intel HD Graphics 530 (GT2) is an integrated graphics unit, which can be found in various desktop and notebook processors of the Skylake generation. The "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU offers 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1150 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the HD 530 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / DDR4-2133).

Performance

The exact performance of the HD Graphics 530 depends on various factors like TDP, L3 Cache, memory (DDR3/DDR4) and maximum clock rate of the specific model. The fastest desktop versions (Core i7-6700K) can compete with a dedicated GeForce 920M and will handle modern games (as of 2015) in low or medium settings.

Features

The revised video engine now decodes H.265/HEVC completely in hardware and thereby much more efficiently than before. Displays can be connected via DP 1.2 / eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), whereas HDMI is limited to the older version 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz). However, HDMI 2.0 can be added using a DisplayPort converter. Up to three displays can be controlled simultaneously.

Power Consumption

The HD Graphics 530 can be found in several notebook and desktop processors of different TDP classes (35 - 91 W).

Intel HD Graphics 610

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The Intel HD Graphics 610 (GT1) is an integrated graphics unit, which can be found in low-end ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processors of the Kaby-Lake generation. This "GT1" version of the Skylake GPU offers 12 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 950 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the HD 610 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / DDR4-2133).

The successor of the HD 610 is the renamed UHD Graphics 610 in the Whisky-Lake and Comet-Lake Pentium CPUs.

Performance

Depending on various factors like memory configuration, the HD Graphics 610 should similar to the old Skylake HD Graphics 510 and therefore can only handle non demanding games. E.g. Farming Simulator 17, World of Warships or Dota 2 Reborn can be played on low settings.

Features

The revised video engine now supports H.265/HEVC Main10 profile in hardware with 10 bit colors. Furthermore, Googles VP9 codec can also be hardware decoded. The Pentium chips should already support HDCP 2.2 and therefore Netflix 4K. HDMI 2.0 however is still only supported with an external converter chip (LSPCon).

Power Consumption

The HD Graphics 610 can be found in mobile processors specified at 15 W TDP and is therefore suited for compact laptops and ultrabooks.

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Intel HD Graphics 530

Intel HD Graphics 610

Gen. 9 Series

Iris Pro Graphics P580	72 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 580	72 @ 0.35 - 1.05 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 550	48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 540	48 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 530	24 @ 0.35 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 520	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 515	24 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 610	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 610	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 510	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 605	18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 505	18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 600	12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 500	12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz	64/128 Bit

Iris Pro Graphics P580	72 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Pro Graphics 580	72 @ 0.35 - 1.05 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 550	48 @ 0.3 - 1.1 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
Iris Graphics 540	48 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	eDRAM + 64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 530	24 @ 0.35 - 1.15 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 520	24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 515	24 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 610	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 610	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 510	12 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 605	18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 505	18 @ 0.3 - 0.75 GHz	64/128 Bit
UHD Graphics 600	12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz	64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 500	12 @ 0.3 - 0.7 GHz	64/128 Bit

Codename

Skylake GT2

Kaby Lake GT1

Architecture

Gen. 9 Skylake

Gen. 9 Kaby Lake

Pipelines

24 - unified

12 - unified

Core Speed

350 - 1150 (Boost) MHz

300 - 950 (Boost) MHz

Memory Bus Width

64/128 Bit

Shared Memory

yes

API

DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4

technology

14 nm

Features

QuickSync

Date of Announcement

05.08.2015

01.01.2017

Memory Type

DDR3/DDR4

CPU in HD Graphics 530		GPU Base Speed	GPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-6700K	4 x 4000 MHz, 91 W	350 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-6700	4 x 3400 MHz, 65 W	350 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-6920HQ	4 x 2900 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	1050 MHz
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Intel Core i5-6600K	4 x 3500 MHz, 91 W	350 MHz	1150 MHz
Intel Core i7-6820HK	4 x 2700 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	1050 MHz
Intel Core i7-6820HQ	4 x 2700 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	1050 MHz
Intel Core i7-6700T	4 x 2800 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i7-6700HQ	4 x 2600 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	1050 MHz
Intel Core i5-6500	4 x 3200 MHz, 65 W	350 MHz	1050 MHz
Intel Core i5-6600T	4 x 2700 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-6440HQ	4 x 2600 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	950 MHz
Intel Core i5-6300HQ	4 x 2300 MHz, 45 W	350 MHz	950 MHz
Intel Core i5-6400	4 x 2700 MHz, 65 W	350 MHz	950 MHz
Intel Core i5-6500T	4 x 2500 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	1100 MHz
Intel Core i5-6400T	4 x 2200 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	950 MHz
Intel Core i3-6100H	2 x 2700 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	900 MHz
Intel Pentium G4500T	2 x 3000 MHz, 35 W	350 MHz	950 MHz
min. - max.		350 MHz	900 - 1150 MHz

CPU in HD Graphics 610		GPU Base Speed	GPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U	2 x 2300 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	950 MHz
Intel Celeron 3965U	2 x 2200 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	900 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 4417U	2 x 2300 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	950 MHz
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Intel Celeron 4205U	2 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	900 MHz
Intel Celeron 3867U	2 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	900 MHz
Intel Celeron 3865U	2 x 1800 MHz, 15 W	300 MHz	900 MHz
min. - max.		300 - 350 MHz	900 - 1150 MHz