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Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)

Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)

The Intel HD Graphics (Family) is a processor graphics card which is integrated in the cheap Celeron and Pentium model of the Sandy Bridge generation. It is similar to the Intel HD Graphics 2000 and not with the processor graphics of the older Arrandale dual-core processors (which bears the same name). 

Depending on the processor, the HD graphics offers a different base and Turbo Boost clock speed. Currently there are three different models:

  • Power Saving e.g. Celeron 847: base 350MHz, Turbo 800MHz
  • Celeron e.g. Celeron B810: base 650MHz, Turbo 950MHz
  • Pentium e.g. Pentium B950: base 650MHz, Turbo 1100MHz

Furthermore, the slow CPU performance of some models may influence the games a lot. For example, although the GPU in the Celeron B710 differs not much from the Pentium B950, the gaming performance was clearly worse and many games were unplayable.

As the Intel HD Graphics 3000 and 2000, the processor graphics card is able to use part of the last level cache of the processor (2MB usually for the entry level CPUs). This could be seen as a small amount of very fast dedicated memory.

Altought 2x Antialiasing (AA) is supported, the chip is as fast as when rendering 4x AA. In the Unigine Valley benchmark a similar HD 3000 i7-2637M for example reached the same score with 2x AA and 4x AA.

The feature set compared to the HD Graphics 3000 is also reduced in these entry level CPUs. E.g. Intel Quick Sync (for de- and encoding of HD videos), In Tru 3D, Clear Video HD are usually deactivated.

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 compare 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) 6 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Bay Trail) compare 4 @ 0.31 - 0.9 GHz32/64/128 Bit
CodenameSandy Bridge
ArchitectureGen. 6 Sandy Bridge
Pipelines6 - unified
Core Speed350 - 1100 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 10.1, Shader 4.1
technology32 nm
Date of Announcement01.05.2011
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.intel.com
CPU in HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Pentium G8602 x 3000 MHz, 65 W650 MHz1100 MHz
Intel Pentium B9802 x 2400 MHz, 35 W650 - 1100 MHz? MHz
Intel Pentium B9702 x 2300 MHz, 35 W650 MHz1150 MHz
min. - max.350 - 650 - 1100 MHz800 - 1150 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 1386     avg: 1452     median: 1451.5 (1%)     max: 1517 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 1389     avg: 1405     median: 1404.5 (0%)     max: 1420 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 13132     avg: 13747     median: 13746.5 (2%)     max: 14361 Points
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. total
min: 737     avg: 932     median: 976 (0%)     max: 1057 Points
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX
min: 581     avg: 736     median: 767.5 (0%)     max: 831 Points
3DMark 03 - 3DMark 03 - Standard
min: 2701     avg: 6189     median: 6390 (3%)     max: 7772 Points
3DMark 05 - 3DMark 05 - Standard
min: 2000     avg: 4691     median: 4768 (5%)     max: 5917 Points
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Score Unknown Settings +
3DMark 06
min: 2365     avg: 2618     median: 2438 (3%)     max: 3050 points
3DMark 06 - Standard 1366x768 +
3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 1027     avg: 2435     median: 2509 (3%)     max: 3230 Points
3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x768 +
3DMark 06 - Standard 1024x768 +
SPECviewperf 11
specvp11 snx-01 +
specvp11 tcvis-02 +
specvp11 proe-05 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 proe-05
0.3 fps (0%)
specvp11 ensight-04 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 ensight-04
0.1 fps (0%)
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 Gaming graphics
min: 5.4     avg: 5.7     median: 5.7 (72%)     max: 5.8 Points
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 Graphics
min: 3.8     avg: 4.5     median: 4.5 (57%)     max: 5.1 Points
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 1030     avg: 2571     median: 2577 (2%)     max: 3508 points
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 2.68     avg: 6.3     median: 6.6 (2%)     max: 7.93 fps
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
red legend - 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.

low 1024x768
11.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
3.4  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
2.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2013

F1 2013

2013
low 1024x768
24  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 14

Fifa 14

2013
low 1024x768
94  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
52  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
24 (!)  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
12  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Dota 2

Dota 2

2013
low 1024x768
41.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.2  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
8.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
GRID 2

GRID 2

2013
low 1024x768
29  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
100  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9.5  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
2.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
SimCity

SimCity

2013
low 1024x768
9.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
14.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7.9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
32.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
13 14.2 ~ 14 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
9.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
6.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
6.9 19.2 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15.1  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
13.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
44.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9.1  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Fifa 13

Fifa 13

2012
low 1024x768
14.8 43.8 55 65.9 66.2 68.3 76.2 80.6 84 96 ~ 65 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
33.1 35 36.2 39.6 41.2 43.9 44.5 51 52 ~ 42 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
17.2 17.2 17.5 19.1 19.4 22.9 24 ~ 20 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
12 12.3 ~ 12 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
F1 2012

F1 2012

2012
low 1024x768
24  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
15  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
12  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
23  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
6  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
60  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
30.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
18.8  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
9.7  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
11  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
27  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.4  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
8.6  fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
23 23.1 ~ 23 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.9 15 ~ 13 fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
6.8 12 ~ 9 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
4.9 11 ~ 8 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
8.8 11 ~ 10 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
15 16.3 16.7 22 ~ 18 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 2070

Anno 2070

2011
low 1024x768
18 18.9 19.8 21 21.7 22 22 22 ~ 21 fps    + Compare