GeForce GT 520MX vs HD Graphics P530

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared HD Graphics P530 with GeForce GT 520MX, including specs and performance data.

HD Graphics P530
2015
1740 MB DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4, 15 Watt
2.79
+282%

HD Graphics P530 outperforms GT 520MX by a whopping 282% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking8011168
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency12.822.52
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0 (2015−2016)Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
GPU code nameSkylake GT2GF119
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)30 May 2011 (13 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. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores19248
Core clock speed350 MHz900 MHz
Boost clock speed1150 MHzno data
Number of transistors189 million292 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm+40 nm
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt20 Watt
Texture fill rate18.407.200
Floating-point processing power0.4416 TFLOPS0.1728 TFLOPS
ROPs34
TMUs168

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).

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x1PCIe 2.0 x16
WidthIGPno 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 typeDDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4DDR3
Maximum RAM amount1740 MB1 GB
Memory bus widthSystem Shared64 Bit
Memory clock speedSystem Shared900 MHz
Memory bandwidthno data14.4 GB/s
Shared memory+-

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Optimus-+
Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 API
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.64.5
OpenCL2.11.1
Vulkan1.1.97N/A
CUDA-+

Synthetic benchmark performance

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

HD Graphics P530 2.79
+282%
GT 520MX 0.73

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.

HD Graphics P530 1074
+282%
GT 520MX 281

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+14.3%
7−8
−14.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+14.3%
7−8
−14.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
+100%
7−8
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 2−3 0−1
Metro Exodus 5−6
+400%
1−2
−400%
Red Dead Redemption 2 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
Valorant 3−4 0−1

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+14.3%
7−8
−14.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%
Dota 2 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Far Cry 5 16−18
+100%
8−9
−100%
Fortnite 14−16
+1400%
1−2
−1400%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
+100%
7−8
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 2−3 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Metro Exodus 5−6
+400%
1−2
−400%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+160%
10−11
−160%
Red Dead Redemption 2 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
+83.3%
6−7
−83.3%
Valorant 3−4 0−1
World of Tanks 50−55
+163%
18−20
−163%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+14.3%
7−8
−14.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%
Dota 2 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Far Cry 5 16−18
+100%
8−9
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 14−16
+100%
7−8
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 2−3 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+160%
10−11
−160%
Valorant 3−4 0−1

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 1−2 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 1−2 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 20−22
+400%
4−5
−400%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3 0−1
World of Tanks 18−20
+533%
3−4
−533%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+33.3%
3−4
−33.3%
Far Cry 5 7−8
+75%
4−5
−75%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 3−4 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+50%
4−5
−50%
Valorant 9−10
+80%
5−6
−80%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
+6.7%
14−16
−6.7%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 8−9
+300%
2−3
−300%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
+6.7%
14−16
−6.7%
Far Cry 5 3−4 0−1
Fortnite 1−2 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 0−1 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 1−2 0−1
Valorant 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Fortnite, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the HD Graphics P530 is 1400% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • HD Graphics P530 is ahead in 31 test (89%)
  • there's a draw in 4 tests (11%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.79 0.73
Recency 1 September 2015 30 May 2011
Maximum RAM amount 1740 MB 1 GB
Chip lithography 14 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 20 Watt

HD Graphics P530 has a 282.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 69.9% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 185.7% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The HD Graphics P530 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 520MX in performance tests.

Be aware that HD Graphics P530 is a desktop card while GeForce GT 520MX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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