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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500

The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 (also called GMA 500) is a graphics card for embedded products (e.g. MIDs), netbooks and other small mobile devices. It is usually paired with an Intel Atom CPU and designed for video playback tasks (even HD content). The integrated video decoder is able to accelerate MPEG-2, VC-1, and AVC HD videos.

The graphics core is based on a licensed PowerVR SGX core (Power VR SGX535 as in the Apple A4) and is clocked with 100 (UL11L) or 200 MHz (US15L, US15W chipset). The GMA 500 is compatible with DirectX 10.1 and features 4 unified shaders. Still the performance wont be sufficient for playing 3D games.

The chipsets that integrate the GMA 500 (UL11L, US15L, and US15W) support

GMA 500 chipset comparison
UL11LUS15LUS15W
Core Speed100200200 MHz
Max RAM512 MB1024 MB1024 MB
max Displays122
PCIe Slots122

GMA Series

Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4700MHD compare 10 @ 0.64 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD compare 10 @ 0.53 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M compare 10 @ 0.4 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 compare 8 @ 0.5 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 compare 4/0 cores @ 0.25 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900 compare 4/0 cores @ 0.4 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 600 compare 4 @ 0.4 GHz
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 4 @ 0.2 GHz
CodenameGMA 500
ArchitecturePowerVR SGX5
Pipelines4 - unified
Core Speed200 MHz
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 10.1, Shader 4.1
technology130 nm
Features
OpenGL 2.0, PowerVR SGX Kern, Screen Tiling, Internal True Color Processing, Zero overhead AA, 32 Bit floating-point operations.
Date of Announcement01.11.2008
Link to Manufacturer Pagedownload.intel.com

Benchmarks

3DMark 2001SE - 3DMark 2001 - Standard
min: 679     avg: 997     median: 1016 (1%)     max: 1335 Points
3DMark 03 - 3DMark 03 - Standard
min: 142     avg: 665     median: 395 (0%)     max: 4113 Points
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Score Unknown Settings +
3DMark 06
min: 72     avg: 75.5     median: 75.5 (0%)     max: 79 points
3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06 - Standard 1024x768 +
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 22     avg: 29     median: 29 (0%)     max: 35 points
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

F.E.A.R.

F.E.A.R.

2005
low 640x480
16  fps    + Compare
med. 800x600
2  fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
F.E.A.R.1621
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
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Notebook reviews with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 graphics card

 

Review Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Phase-out model. The Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, ventured into the netbook sector in 2009 with the Booklet 3G. We take a look at the still availab...
Intel Atom Z530 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg
 

Review Sony Vaio VPC-X13D7E/B Subnotebook

761 Gramm.We'll take one ultra-light mini, preferably small and without too much on the side. Those who are satisfied with basic notebook features but are still...
Intel Atom Z550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 11.10" | 761 g
 

Review Sony Vaio VPC-X11S1E/B Notebook

So small and yet a notebook. Be careful when you lift the Vaio X. It is so unexpectedly light that it might just fly out of your hand. That would be a shame as ...
Intel Atom Z540 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 11.10" | 760 g
 

Review Asus Eee PC T91 MT Tablet

Has Asus turned the corner in tablet design? While other companies offer larger, higher performance tablets at a premium price, Asus has remained focused on net...
Intel Atom Z520 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 8.90" | 970 g
 

Review of Asus R50A UMPC

Always at hand. With the Asus R50A the Microsoft Origami project sends its greetings. Origami Experience 2.0 is a software package that is specifically designed...
Intel Atom Z520 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 5.60" | 520 g

Asus Eee PC 1101HA: Intel Atom Z520, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  Review » Review Asus Eee PC 1101HA Netbook

MSI Wind U115: Intel Atom Z530, 10.20", 1.3 kg
  Review » Review MSI Wind U115 Hybrid Luxury Netbook

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 PP19S: Intel Atom Z530, 10.10", 1.3 kg
  Review » Review Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

Acer Aspire One 751: Intel Atom Z520, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  Review » Review Acer Aspire One 751 Mini-Notebook

Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  Review » Review Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z Mini-Notebook

Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/R: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  Review » Review Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/R Mini-Notebook

Dell Inspiron Mini 12: Intel Atom Z530, 12.10", 1.3 kg
  Review » Review Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Notebook

MSI WindPad 100W: Intel Atom Z530, 10.10", 0.8 kg
  External Review » MSI WindPad 100W

Sony Vaio VGN-P35GK/W: Intel Atom Z550, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P35GK/W

Sony Vaio VPC-P11S1E/D: Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-P11S1E/D

Sony Vaio VPC-P11S1R/B: Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-P11S1R/B

Sony Vaio VPCP111KX/G: Intel Atom Z530, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPCP111KX/G

Sony Vaio VPCP11S1R/G: Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPCP11S1R/G

Sony Vaio VPCP115KG: Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPCP115KG

Sony Vaio VPCP113KX: Intel Atom Z530, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPCP113KX

Yukyung Viliv N5: Intel Atom Z520, 4.80", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Yukyung Viliv N5

Sony Vaio VPCP11S1E : Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPCP11S1E

Archos 9: Intel Atom Z510, 8.90", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Archos 9

Yukyung Viliv S10: Intel Atom Z530, 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Viliv S10

Dell Inspiron Mini 10s: Intel Atom Z520, 10.10", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron Mini 10s

Asus Eee PC 1201HA: Intel Atom Z520, 12.10", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus Eee PC 1201HA

Sony Vaio VGN-P13GH/Q : Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P13GH/Q

Sony Vaio VGN-P31ZK: Intel Atom Z540, 8.00", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P31ZK

Fujitsu LifeBook UH900: Intel Atom Z530, 5.60", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Fujitsu LifeBook UH900

Sony Vaio VPC-X113KGB: Intel Atom Z540, 11.10", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-X113KGB

Sony Vaio VPC-X11Z1E/X: Intel Atom Z550, 11.10", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-X11Z1E/X

Sony Vaio VPC-X115KX/N: Intel Atom Z550, 11.10", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-X115KX/N

Sony Vaio VPC-X11S1E/B: Intel Atom Z540, 11.10", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VPC-X11S1E/B

Yukyung Viliv S7: Intel Atom Z520, 7.00", 1 kg
  External Review » Yukyung Viliv S7

Sony Vaio VPC-X13D7E/B: Intel Atom Z550, 11.10", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio X

Nokia Booklet 3G: Intel Atom Z530, 10.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia Booklet 3G

Advent Altro: Intel Celeron M 723, 13.30", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Advent Altro

Benq Joybook Lite U121 Eco: Intel Atom Z520, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Benq Joybook Lite U121 Eco

MSI Wind U115: Intel Atom Z530, 10.20", 1.3 kg
  External Review » MSI Wind U115

Asus Eee PC 1101HA: Intel Atom Z520, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus Eee PC 1101HA

Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z

Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/Q

Sony Vaio VGN-P588E: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P588E

Sony Vaio VGN-P19WN/Q: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P19WN/Q

Asus Eee PC T91 MT: Intel Atom Z520, 8.90", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus Eee PC T91

Acer Aspire One 751: Intel Atom Z520, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire One 751

Sony Vaio VGN-P530H/R: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P530H/R

Sony Vaio VGN-P19VN/Q: Intel Atom Z530, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P19VN/Q

Dell Inspiron Mini 10: Intel Atom Z530, 10.10", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron Mini 10

Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/W: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/W

Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/G: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/G

Sony Vaio VGN-P11Z/R: Intel Atom Z520, 8.00", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-P

Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1: Intel Atom Z520, 5.60", 1 kg
  External Review » Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1

Dell Inspiron Mini 12: Intel Atom Z530, 12.10", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron Mini 12

Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook U2010 : Intel Atom Z530, 5.60", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook U2010

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