HD Graphics P530 vs GeForce 940MX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce 940MX with HD Graphics P530, including specs and performance data.
940MX outperforms HD Graphics P530 by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 771 | 867 |
| Place by popularity | 81 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 12.09 | 13.19 |
| Architecture | Maxwell (2014−2017) | Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) |
| GPU code name | GM107 | Skylake GT2 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 28 June 2016 (9 years ago) | 1 September 2015 (10 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 512 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 795 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 861 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 1,870 million | 189 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 23 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 27.55 | 18.40 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.8817 TFLOPS | 0.4416 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 3 |
| TMUs | 32 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | no data |
| L2 Cache | 1024 KB | no data |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | medium sized | no data |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Width | no data | IGP |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR3, GDDR5 | DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1740 MB |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 1253 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | no data |
| Optimus | + | - |
| GameWorks | + | - |
| Quick Sync | no data | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.97 |
| CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 18
+50%
| 12−14
−50%
|
| 4K | 10
+42.9%
| 7−8
−42.9%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+100%
|
7−8
−100%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8
+40%
|
5−6
−40%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 16
+100%
|
8−9
−100%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+100%
|
7−8
−100%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8
+40%
|
5−6
−40%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12
+71.4%
|
7−8
−71.4%
|
| Fortnite | 44
+238%
|
12−14
−238%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 18
+38.5%
|
12−14
−38.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 9−10
+50%
|
6−7
−50%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 15
+15.4%
|
12−14
−15.4%
|
| Valorant | 50−55
+18.2%
|
40−45
−18.2%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 13
+62.5%
|
8−9
−62.5%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+100%
|
7−8
−100%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 58
+16%
|
50−55
−16%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8
+40%
|
5−6
−40%
|
| Dota 2 | 48
+84.6%
|
24−27
−84.6%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12
+71.4%
|
7−8
−71.4%
|
| Fortnite | 13
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14
+7.7%
|
12−14
−7.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 9−10
+50%
|
6−7
−50%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 13
+117%
|
6−7
−117%
|
| Metro Exodus | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14
+7.7%
|
12−14
−7.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12
+33.3%
|
9−10
−33.3%
|
| Valorant | 50−55
+18.2%
|
40−45
−18.2%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 11
+37.5%
|
8−9
−37.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8
+40%
|
5−6
−40%
|
| Dota 2 | 46
+76.9%
|
24−27
−76.9%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 11
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12
−8.3%
|
12−14
+8.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 9
−44.4%
|
12−14
+44.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7
−28.6%
|
9−10
+28.6%
|
| Valorant | 50−55
+18.2%
|
40−45
−18.2%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 10
−30%
|
12−14
+30%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
+33.3%
|
6−7
−33.3%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 27−30
+47.4%
|
18−20
−47.4%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−33
+25%
|
24−27
−25%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+68.2%
|
21−24
−68.2%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 9−10
+50%
|
6−7
−50%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
+25%
|
4−5
−25%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 7−8
+40%
|
5−6
−40%
|
4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Valorant | 18−20
+38.5%
|
12−14
−38.5%
|
4K
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 10−12
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 4−5
+33.3%
|
3−4
−33.3%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 4−5
+33.3%
|
3−4
−33.3%
|
This is how GeForce 940MX and HD Graphics P530 compete in popular games:
- GeForce 940MX is 50% faster in 1080p
- GeForce 940MX is 43% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Fortnite, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the GeForce 940MX is 238% faster.
- in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the HD Graphics P530 is 44% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- GeForce 940MX performs better in 45 tests (88%)
- HD Graphics P530 performs better in 4 tests (8%)
- there's a draw in 2 tests (4%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.61 | 2.57 |
| Recency | 28 June 2016 | 1 September 2015 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1740 MB |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 23 Watt | 15 Watt |
GeForce 940MX has a 40% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and a 135% higher maximum VRAM amount.
HD Graphics P530, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 53% lower power consumption.
The GeForce 940MX is our recommended choice as it beats the HD Graphics P530 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce 940MX is a notebook graphics card while HD Graphics P530 is a desktop one.
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