HD Graphics (Braswell) vs Quadro FX 1500M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro FX 1500M with HD Graphics (Braswell), including specs and performance data.
HD Graphics (Braswell) outperforms FX 1500M by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in the ranking | 1244 | 1200 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Power efficiency | 0.67 | no data |
Architecture | Curie (2003−2013) | Gen. 8 (2015−2016) |
GPU code name | G71 | Braswell |
Market segment | Mobile workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 18 April 2006 (18 years ago) | 1 April 2015 (9 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 cores | 27 | 16 |
Core clock speed | 375 MHz | 320 MHz |
Boost clock speed | 375 MHz | 700 MHz |
Number of transistors | 278 million | no data |
Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 14 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | no data |
Texture fill rate | 9.000 | no data |
ROPs | 16 | no data |
TMUs | 24 | 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 | large | no data |
Interface | MXM-II | 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 | GDDR3 | no data |
Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | no data |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 500 MHz | no data |
Memory bandwidth | 32 GB/s | no data |
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 Connectors | No outputs | no data |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 9.0c (9_3) | 11.2 |
Shader Model | 3.0 | no data |
OpenGL | 2.1 | no data |
OpenCL | N/A | no data |
Vulkan | N/A | - |
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
−12.5%
|
9−10
+12.5%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
−12.5%
|
9−10
+12.5%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
−25%
|
5−6
+25%
|
Full HD
High Preset
Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
−12.5%
|
9−10
+12.5%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 7−8
−14.3%
|
8−9
+14.3%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 7−8
−28.6%
|
9−10
+28.6%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
−25%
|
5−6
+25%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
World of Tanks | 14−16
−13.3%
|
16−18
+13.3%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
−12.5%
|
9−10
+12.5%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 7−8
−14.3%
|
8−9
+14.3%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 7−8
−28.6%
|
9−10
+28.6%
|
1440p
High Preset
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 2−3
−50%
|
3−4
+50%
|
World of Tanks | 0−1 | 2−3 |
1440p
Ultra Preset
Counter-Strike 2 | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Valorant | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
Dota 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
Battlefield 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Dota 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
Valorant | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
Fortnite | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the HD Graphics (Braswell) is 100% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- HD Graphics (Braswell) is ahead in 13 tests (39%)
- there's a draw in 20 tests (61%)
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 0.44 | 0.62 |
Recency | 18 April 2006 | 1 April 2015 |
Chip lithography | 90 nm | 14 nm |
HD Graphics (Braswell) has a 40.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.
The HD Graphics (Braswell) is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro FX 1500M in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro FX 1500M is a mobile workstation card while HD Graphics (Braswell) is a mobile workstation 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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