Intel HD Graphics 6000

The Intel HD Graphics 6000 (GT3) is an integrated Broadwell graphics card revealed in Q1 2015. It can be found in several ULV SoCs (15 W TDP) such as the Core i5-5250U or i7-5650U. The so-called GT3 GPU offers 48 EUs (Execution Units) and therefore somewhat more shader power than the previous HD 5000 (40 EUs). Depending on the specific CPU, the maximum GPU frequency varies between 950 and 1000 MHz.
Architecture and Features
Broadwell features a GPU based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which has been optimized in various aspects compared to the previous Gen7.5 (Haswell). Inter alia, the shader arrays called "subslice" have been reorganized and now offer 8 Execution Units (EUs) each. Three subslices form a "slice" for a total of 24 EUs. Combined with other improvements such as larger L1 caches and an optimized frontend, the integrated GPU has become faster and more efficient than its predecessor.
The HD Graphics 6000 represents the top-end version of the Broadwell GPU family and consists of two slices with 48 EUs. Beyond that, there is also a low-end (GT1, 12 EUs), a mid-range (GT2, 24 EUs) and a high-end variant (GT3e, 48 EUs + eDRAM).
All Broadwell GPUs support OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12 (FL 11_1). The video engine can now decode H.265 using both fixed function hardware as well as available GPU shaders. Up to three displays can be connected via DP 1.2/eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) or HDMI 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz). HDMI 2.0, however, is not supported.
Performance
Depending on the specific CPU, the maximum GPU frequency varies between 950 and 1000 MHz. Due to the low TDP, however, the average clock in 3D applications will be significantly lower. Overall, the HD Graphics 6000 outperforms the previous HD 5000 by 20 - 25 percent and offers a performance slightly below a dedicated GeForce 820M.
Games as of 2014/2015 will usually run fluently only at (very) low settings.
Power Consumption
Utilizing a new 14 nm process, the Broadwell ULV chips are specified at just 15 W TDP and therefore suited for thin ultrabooks. The TDP is flexible and can be further reduced (9.5 W), which has a significant impact on performance.
Manufacturer | Intel |
HD Graphics Series | |
Codename | Broadwell GT3 |
Architecture | Gen. 8 Broadwell |
Pipelines | 48 - unified |
Core Speed | 300 - 1000 (Boost) MHz |
Memory Bus Width | 64/128 Bit |
Shared Memory | yes |
DirectX | DirectX 12 (FL 11_1) |
Transistor Count | 1900 Million |
technology | 14 nm |
Features | QuickSync |
Date of Announcement | 05.01.2015 |
Benchmarks
Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
6 pt (6%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy Score
374 Points (2%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | 2.3.3693.0; v1.0 | 374 |
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3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy Graphics
334 Points (2%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 334 |
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3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 5425 avg: 5737 median: 5872 (8%) max: 6061 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 7378 avg: 7700 median: 7660 (4%) max: 8102 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 844 avg: 906 median: 903 (2%) max: 971 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 858 avg: 947 median: 951 (2%) max: 1033 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 61674 avg: 62508 median: 61979 (8%) max: 63871 Points
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 1328 avg: 1487 median: 1513.5 (4%) max: 1591 Points
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 1210 avg: 1372 median: 1395.5 (2%) max: 1487 Points
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ATI Radeon HD 5670 7%
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3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. total
min: 5797 avg: 6106 median: 6188 (6%) max: 6333 Points
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3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX
min: 5129 avg: 5410 median: 5432 (5%) max: 5670 Points
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ATI Radeon HD 5670 -2%
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3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +min: 7844 avg: 8448 median: 8091 (15%) max: 9408 Points
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Unigine Valley 1.0 - Unigine Valley 1.0 DX
3.7 fps (2%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 3.7 |
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Unigine Heaven 2.1 - Heaven 2.1 high
min: 18.6 avg: 19 median: 18.7 (4%) max: 19.8 fps
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SPECviewperf 12
specvp12 sw-03 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 sw-03
16.6 fps (7%)
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specvp12 snx-02 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 snx-02
2.5 fps (1%)
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specvp12 showcase-01 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 showcase-01
5.6 fps (2%)
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specvp12 mediacal-01 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 mediacal-01
1.6 fps (1%)
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specvp12 maya-04 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 maya-04
3.3 fps (1%)
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specvp12 energy-01 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 energy-01
0.1 fps (0%)
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specvp12 creo-01 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 creo-01
9.9 fps (6%)
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specvp12 catia-04 +SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 catia-04
11.3 fps (4%)
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Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 Gaming graphics
6.9 Points (87%)
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Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 Graphics
5.9 Points (75%)
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Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 6148 avg: 6928 median: 6527 (31%) max: 8110 points
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Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 21.27 avg: 23.7 median: 23.9 (11%) max: 25.67 fps
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Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 25.89 avg: 30.1 median: 30.7 (9%) max: 34.45 fps
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Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit
min: 98 avg: 98.5 median: 98 (98%) max: 99.3 %
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 34.22 avg: 39.5 median: 39.5 (4%) max: 44.7 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan
min: 39.9 avg: 43.4 median: 43.4 (12%) max: 46.91 fps
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LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Room GPU
min: 127 avg: 136 median: 135 (1%) max: 146 Samples/s
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LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Sala GPU
min: 342 avg: 357 median: 350 (1%) max: 379 Samples/s
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ComputeMark v2.1 - ComputeMark v2.1 Result
min: 941 avg: 1032 median: 1021 (2%) max: 1134 points
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Power Consumption - Furmark Stress Test Power Consumption - external Monitor *
32.9 Watt (6%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 32.9 |
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Power Consumption - The Witcher 3 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
32.1 Watt (5%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 32.1 |
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Clock Speed - GPU Clock Witcher 3 ultra
850 MHz (44%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 850 |
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Clock Speed - GPU Clock Speed Furmark
649 MHz (33%)
Intel NUC5i5RYK | 5250U | 8 GB | | | 649 |
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- 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.
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