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Intel HD Graphics 4200

Intel HD Graphics 4200

The Intel HD Graphics 4200 (GT2) is a processor graphics card that is included in some of the ULV Haswell processors of 2013 (4th generation core). The relatively low base clock can be automatically overclocked using Turbo Boost technology.

In comparison to the HD 4000, the graphics core has been modified in several details. The GPU supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 und OpenGL 4.0. It also features an improved decoder for 4K videos and the fast Quick Sync encoder.

The performance of the HD Graphics 4200 is clearly below the HD 4600 and HD 4400, since the GPU is designed for ULV models of the Y-series (11.5 W). Therefore, the clock rates are relatively low. Compared to a similar clocked HD 4000, the HD 4200 is somewhat faster due to architectural improvements and an increased number of execution units: The GT2 version integrates 20 EUs, compared to 16 EUs for the old HD 4000.

In simple games like Anno 2070 or Counter Strike: Global Offensive, the performance is sufficient to handle low settings and 1024 x 768 pixels. Many current titles like Battlefield 4, however, are not playable even at minimum graphic quality. Detailed benchmarks can be found below.

Due to the 22nm 3D Tri-Gate production process, the power consumption is relatively low and suitable even for tablets. In addition to the TDP of 11.5 watts, the Y-series CPUs are rated at an SDP (average power consumption) of 4.5 or 6 watts (depending on the model).

HD Graphics Series

HD Graphics P530 compare 24 @ 0.35 - 1.05 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5600 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 6000 compare 48 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4600 compare 20 @ 0.2 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5500 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5000 compare 40 @ 0.2 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4400 compare 20 @ 0.2 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5300 compare 24 @ 0.1 - 0.9 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4000 compare 16 @ 0.35 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Broadwell) compare 12 @ 0.1 - 0.85 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4200 20 @ 0.2 - 0.85 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Skylake) compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.8 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) compare 16 @ 0.32 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Braswell) compare 16 @ 0.32 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) compare 12 @ 0.32 - 0.64 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Haswell) compare 10 @ 0.2 - 1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) compare 16 @ 0.2 - 0.6 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 3000 compare 12 @ 0.35 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2500 compare 6 @ 0.65 - 1.15 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) compare 6 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2000 compare 6 @ 0.85 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) compare 6 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Bay Trail) compare 4 @ 0.31 - 0.9 GHz32/64/128 Bit
CodenameHaswell GT2
ArchitectureGen. 7.5 Haswell
Pipelines20 - unified
Core Speed200 - 850 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 11.1, Shader 5.0, OpenGL 4.0
technology22 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement05.06.2013
CPU in HD Graphics 4200GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-4610Y2 x 1700 MHz, 11.5 W200 MHz850 MHz
Intel Core i5-4300Y2 x 1600 MHz, 11.5 W200 MHz850 MHz
Intel Core i5-4302Y2 x 1600 MHz, 11.5 W200 MHz850 MHz
min. - max.200 MHz850 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
2 pt (2%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 1716     avg: 2853     median: 3027 (3%)     max: 3754 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 2101     avg: 3793     median: 3807 (1%)     max: 5239 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 199     avg: 369.6     median: 394.5 (0%)     max: 512 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 218     avg: 410.6     median: 431.5 (0%)     max: 578 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 17834     avg: 32317     median: 34087 (4%)     max: 46175 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 367     avg: 660     median: 712 (1%)     max: 828 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 329     avg: 624     median: 638 (1%)     max: 1060 Points
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 2060     avg: 3529     median: 3383 (5%)     max: 5020 Points
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 1991     avg: 4602     median: 4514 (3%)     max: 6367 points
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 7.65     avg: 14.1     median: 14.9 (5%)     max: 19.67 fps
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
- 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.

XCOM 2

XCOM 2

2016
low 1280x720
9.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
11.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
17.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
14.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 2205

Anno 2205

2015
low 1024x768
18  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1366x768
37.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
30.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
67.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.6  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
The Crew

The Crew

2014
low 1280x720
7.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
8.5 18.5 ~ 14 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
5.7 11.8 ~ 9 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4

2014
low 1024x768
6.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
3.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
7.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
4.2  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
high 1920x1080
12  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
6.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
6.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
4.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
12.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
5.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
9.7 15.1 ~ 12 fps    + Compare
med. 1344x756
8.4  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
3.4 4 ~ 4 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 15

Fifa 15

2014
low 1280x720
15.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
10.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Sims 4

Sims 4

2014
low 1024x768
89.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.4  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
19.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
57.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
9.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
27.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1280x720
21.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
43.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
23.4  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
15  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Thief

Thief

2014
low 1024x768
11 14 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
5.3 7.1 ~ 6 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.