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Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)

Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)

The Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) is an integrated graphics card in the Cherry-Trail SoCs (e.g. Atom x7-Z8700). Based on a Broadwell GPU (Intel Gen8) and supports DirectX 11.2. Depending on the SoC offers 12 or 16 EUs.

Atom x7-Z8700: 16 EUs @ 200 - 600 MHz, dual-channel memory
Atom x5-Z8500: 12 EUs @ 200 - 600 MHz, dual-channel memory
Atom x5-Z8300: 12 EUs @ 200 - 500 MHz, single-channel memory

In Windows, gaming is limited to less demanding or quite old games. Using Android, even high end 3D games should run fluently. For example Team Fortress 2 was running on the Surface 3 (x7-Z8700) only in lowest settings and 1280x720 fluently (11 - 69 fps range).

The integrated video decoder is able to display even 4K videos (H.264 tested) fluently.

The Intel HD Graphics GPU in our review sample of the MS Surface 3 (Atom x7-Z8700) only supported DisplayPort 1.1 as it seems, as 4K (3840x2160) with 30 Hz was the maximum Refresh Rate we could achieve (no 60 Hz selectable with the pre-installed drivers).

ManufacturerIntel
HD Graphics Series
HD Graphics 620 24 @ 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 530 24 @ 350 - 1150 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics P530 24 @ 350 - 1050 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5600 24 @ 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 520 24 @ 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 6000 48 @ 300 - 1000 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 615 24 @ 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4600 20 @ 200 - 1350 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5500 24 @ 300 - 950 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5000 40 @ 200 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 515 24 @ 300 - 1000 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4400 20 @ 200 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 510 12 @ 300 - 950 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5300 24 @ 100 - 900 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 505 18 @ 300 - 750 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4000 16 @ 350 - 1350 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Broadwell) 12 @ 100 - 850 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 500 12 @ 300 - 700 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4200 20 @ 200 - 850 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Skylake) 12 @ 300 - 800 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) 16 @ 320 - 700 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Braswell) 16 @ 320 - 700 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) 12 @ 320 - 640 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Haswell) 10 @ 200 - 1000 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) 16 @ 200 - 600 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 3000 12 @ 350 - 1350 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2500 6 @ 650 - 1150 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) 6 @ 350 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2000 6 @ 850/1100 - 1350 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) 6 @ 350 - 1100 (Boost) MHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Bay Trail) 4 @ 311 - 896 (Boost) MHz32/64/128 Bit
CodenameCherry Trail
ArchitectureIntel Gen8
Pipelines16 - unified
Core Speed *200 - 600 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
DirectXDirectX 12 (FL 11_1), Shader 5.0
technology14 nm
Date of Announcement02.03.2015
* The specified clock rates are only guidelines for the manufacturer and can be altered by them.
CPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Atom x7-Z87004 x 1600 MHz200 MHz600 MHz
Intel Atom x5-Z85004 x 1440 MHz200 MHz600 MHz
Intel Atom x5-Z83504 x 1440 MHz200 MHz500 MHz
Intel Atom x5-Z83004 x 1440 MHz200 MHz500 MHz
min. - max.200 - 200 MHz500 - 600 MHz

Benchmarks

GFXBench 3.0 - Manhattan Offscreen OGL off screen
0%
100%
min: 8.4     avg: 14.6 (3%)     median: 16.1 (3%)     max: 18 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - Manhattan Onscreen OGL on screen
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100%
min: 6.3     avg: 10.9 (10%)     median: 10.8 (10%)     max: 15.6 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R15
Ref. Match 64Bit +
OpenGL 64Bit +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 1920x1080 +
T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
3DMark - Fire Strike Graphics 1920x1080
0%
100%
min: 193     avg: 233 (1%)     median: 225 (1%)     max: 281 Points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Fire Strike Score 1920x1080
0%
100%
min: 174     avg: 390.4 (2%)     median: 248 (1%)     max: 1059 Points
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Graphics 1280x720
0%
100%
min: 1537     avg: 1850.5 (1%)     median: 1783.5 (1%)     max: 2272 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Score 1280x720
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100%
min: 769     avg: 1454 (4%)     median: 1488 (4%)     max: 1905 Points
+ 7 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score 1280x720 offscreen
0%
100%
min: 18767     avg: 21791.8 (5%)     median: 21327 (5%)     max: 27537 Points
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Ice Storm Standard Graphics 1280x720
0%
100%
min: 7544     avg: 16078.2 (2%)     median: 17063.5 (2%)     max: 23395 Points
+ 6 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
ComputeMark v2.1 - Normal, Score 1024x600
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100%
min: 277     avg: 277 (1%)     median: 277 (1%)     max: 277 Points
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Room GPUs-only
0%
100%
min: 48     avg: 58.7 (1%)     median: 59 (1%)     max: 69 Samples/s
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - Sala GPUs-only
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100%
min: 69     avg: 87.7 (1%)     median: 89 (1%)     max: 105 Samples/s
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - Performance GPU 1280x720
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100%
min: 291     avg: 328.8 (1%)     median: 299 (1%)     max: 494 points
+ 15 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
3DMark 11 - Performance 1280x720
0%
100%
min: 322     avg: 371.4 (1%)     median: 344 (1%)     max: 562 points
+ 15 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 06 Standard 1280x1024 +
Unigine Heaven 2.1 - high, Tesselation (normal), DirectX11 1280x1024
0%
100%
min: 5.7     avg: 5.7 (3%)     median: 5.7 (3%)     max: 5.7 fps
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit +
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit +
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card

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 detailled information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Rainbow Six Siege
low 1024x768
11.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Star Wars Battlefront
low 1024x768
8.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
4.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 2205

Anno 2205

2015
low 1024x768
8.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
3.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
World of Warships
low 1366x768
13.9 16.8 ~ 15 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Metal Gear Solid V
low 1024x768
15.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dirt Rally
low 1024x768
20.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
GTA V

GTA V

2015
low 1024x768
10.8 (!)  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
low 1024x768
9.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
5.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Civilization: Beyond Earth
low 1024x768
16.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2014

F1 2014

2014
low 1024x768
16  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 15

Fifa 15

2014
low 1280x720
15.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Sims 4

Sims 4

2014
low 1024x768
65.6 66.6 81.4 ~ 71 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.4 16.9 21.2 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
5.5 10 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
GRID: Autosport
low 1024x768
22 27.3 ~ 25 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.5 13.5 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Battlefield 4
low 1024x768
13.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
58  fps    + Compare
high
47  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Dota 2

Dota 2

2013
low 1024x768
29.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
GRID 2

GRID 2

2013
low 1024x768
24  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
BioShock Infinite
low 1280x720
16 18 19.8 20.1 20.5 ~ 19 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.4 9.3 9.8 10 10 ~ 9 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.6 6.7 7.6 7.9 8.4 ~ 7 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
2.4 2.6 ~ 2 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Tomb Raider
low 1024x768
19.7 25.7 27.8 30.2 33.6 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.5 12 13.2 13.5 14.8 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
7 8.3 9 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
3.7 3.8 ~ 4 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
34  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dishonored
low 1024x768
15.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Borderlands 2
low 1024x768
0 (!)  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
0 (!)  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Counter-Strike: GO
low 1024x768
14.1 21.6 41.1 ~ 26 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
4.8 18.6 35.1 ~ 20 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
20.3  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
11.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Diablo III
low 1024x768
24.3 31.9 ~ 28 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16 19 ~ 18 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 2070

Anno 2070

2011
low 1024x768
15.3 28.1 33.1 ~ 26 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.8 13.4 13.7 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
low 1280x720
15.5 18.9 ~ 17 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7.2 8.5 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Deus Ex Human Revolution
low 1024x768
25.6  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
12  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dirt 3

Dirt 3

2011
low 800x600
28.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1024x768
12.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Civilization 5

Civilization 5

2010
low 1024x768
18.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
StarCraft 2
low 1024x768
63.2 64 ~ 64 fps    + Compare
med. 1360x768
18 18.8 ~ 18 fps    + Compare
high 1360x768
14  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
7  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Trackmania Nations Forever

Trackmania Nations Forever

2008
low 640x480
77.3 99.7 128 ~ 102 fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
18.2 24.4 29.2 ~ 24 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
15.5 16.8 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

2005
low 800x600
44 50.9 ~ 47 fps    + Compare
med. 1024x768
18.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.

For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List

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Notebook reviews with Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) graphics card

Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.2 kg
  Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742 Notebook Review

Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  Review » Asus Transformer Book T100HA Convertible Review

Chuwi Hi12: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 12", 0.8 kg
  Review » Chuwi Hi12 Tablet Review

Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 64GB: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.6", 0.5 kg
  Review » Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 32GB Tablet Review

Chuwi Vi8 Plus (CWI519): Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 8", 0.3 kg
  Review » Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 0.7 kg
  Review » Dell Venue 10 Pro (5056) Tablet Review

Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 8", 0.4 kg
  Review » Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855 Tablet Review

HP Pro Tablet 608 G1: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 7.9", 0.4 kg
  Review » HP Pro Tablet 608 G1 Tablet Review

HP x2 210 G1: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.2 kg
  Review » HP x2 210 G1 Convertible Review

Lenovo IdeaPad MIIX 310-10ICR: Intel Atom x5-Z8350, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  Review » Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR Convertible Review

Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 10 2nd Gen: Intel Atom x7-Z8700, 10.1", 0.6 kg
  Review » Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 10 2nd Generation Tablet Review

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 YT3-X90L: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 0.7 kg
  Review » Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 Tablet Review

Microsoft Surface 3: Intel Atom x7-Z8700, 10.8", 0.9 kg
  Review » Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet/Convertible Review

Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  Review » Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104 Convertible Review

VOYO VBook V3: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 13.3", 1.7 kg
  Review » VOYO VBook V3 Convertible Review

Xiaomi MiPad 2: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 7.9", 0.3 kg
  Review » Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch 10V SW5-014-1742

Acer Predator 8: Intel Atom x7-Z8700, 8.0", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Predator 8

Alcatel Plus 10 : Intel Atom x5-Z8350, 10.1", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Alcatel Plus 10

Asus EeeBook X206HA-FD0018TS: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 11.6", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus EeeBook X206HA-FD0018TS

Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR

Asus Transformer Book T100HA-FU006T: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Asus Transformer Book T100HA-FU006T

Asus VivoBook E200HA-FD0009TS: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 11.6", 1 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook E200HA-FD0009TS

Chuwi Hi10 Pro: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 8.0", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi10 Pro

Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056

Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 8", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855

HP Envy 8 Note: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 8.0", 0.4 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 8 Note

HP Pavilion x2 10-n125tu: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 0.9 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x2 10-n125tu

HP Pavilion x2 10-n182ng: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion x2 10-n182ng

HP Pro Tablet 608 G1: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 7.9", 0.4 kg
  External Review » HP Pro Tablet 608 G1

HP x2 210 G1: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP x2 210 G1

Lenovo IdeaPad MIIX 310-10ICR: Intel Atom x5-Z8350, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad MIIX 310-10ICR

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 YT3-X90L: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 10.1", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 YT3-X90F

Medion Akoya E1240T-MD99860: Intel Atom x5-Z8350, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya E1240T-MD99860

Medion Lifetab P10505: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Medion Lifetab P10505

Microsoft Surface 3: Intel Atom x7-Z8700, 10.8", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Microsoft Surface 3

ODYS Prime Win 10.1 inch: Intel Atom x5-Z8350, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » ODYS Prime Win 10.1 inch

Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104: Intel Atom x5-Z8300, 10.1", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104

Xiaomi MiPad 2: Intel Atom x5-Z8500, 7.9", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Pad 2

» Comparison of GPUs
Detailed list of all laptop GPUs sorted by class and performance.

» Benchmark List
Sort and restrict laptop GPUs based on performance in synthetic benchmarks.

» Notebook Gaming List
Playable games for each graphics card and their average FPS results.

Class 1
GeForce GTX 590
GeForce GTX 580
Radeon HD 6970
GeForce GTX 570
Class 2
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Radeon HD 5850
Radeon HD 7770
Radeon HD 7770
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Radeon HD 6790
Radeon HD 5770
GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Radeon HD 4850
Class 3
GeForce GTS 450
Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)
Radeon HD 5670
GeForce GT 240
GeForce GT 430
Class 4
Radeon HD 5570
GeForce GT 220
HD Graphics 505 *
Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
HD Graphics 500 *
Radeon R2 (Stoney Ridge)
Radeon HD 6450 GDDR5
Class 5
Radeon HD 4350
GeForce G 107M *
Chrome9HD *
Class 6
unknown *

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

DXVAChecker MPEG2, VC-1, WMV9, H.264, HEVC supported (Surface 3 with Atom x7-Z8700)
DXVAChecker MPEG2, VC-1, WMV9, H.264, HEVC supported (Surface 3 with Atom x7-Z8700)
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2016-01-26)