AMD Radeon R5 Graphics vs Intel HD Graphics P530 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a fascinating split between these two integrated graphics processors. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics takes a decisive lead, scoring 5183 against the Intel HD Graphics P530's 4549. That is a 12.2% advantage for AMD, a margin that clearly demonstrates the Radeon's raw compute horsepower in general-purpose workloads. The AMD part also holds an edge in the database's overall average benchmark score, posting 3883 versus Intel's 4560, though it is important to note that this average includes the Vulkan result which heavily favors Intel.

The Vulkan test tells a completely different story. Here, the Intel HD Graphics P530 dominates with a score of 4571, while the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics manages only 2582. The 77% delta in favor of Intel is substantial, indicating a major discrepancy in modern API performance. This is not a small margin; it is a generational gap in how these two architectures handle Vulkan workloads. The data suggests that if your application leans on Vulkan, the Intel part is the clear winner, but if it uses OpenCL, the AMD solution is the stronger choice.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel P530's average score of 4560 places it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX 560 (4569, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon R5 M230 (4577, -0.4% delta). It sits slightly above the AMD FirePro W4190M (4505, +1.2% delta) and just below the NVIDIA Quadro M3000M (4621, -1.3% delta). The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics, with its average of 3883, is aligned with the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 (3898, -0.4% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D (3919, -0.9% delta). It is marginally ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX110 (3834, +1.3% delta). These figures show both chips are firmly in the entry-level integrated segment, but the AMD part's average is dragged down significantly by its weak Vulkan showing.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in OpenCL performance?

A: The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics wins the Geekbench OpenCL test with a score of 5183, which is 12.2% higher than the Intel HD Graphics P530's score of 4549.

Q: Which GPU has the better Vulkan performance?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530 is the clear victor in the Geekbench Vulkan test. It scores 4571, while the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics scores only 2582, giving Intel a 77% advantage.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics' average benchmark score higher than the Intel HD Graphics P530's?

A: No. The Intel HD Graphics P530 has a higher average benchmark score of 4560, compared to the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics' average of 3883. This is due to the AMD part's significantly lower Vulkan score.

Q: How does the Intel HD Graphics P530 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 560?

A: The database lists the AMD Radeon RX 560 as a nearest rival to the Intel P530. The RX 560 has an average score of 4569, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel P530's 4560, making them nearly identical in overall performance.

Q: What is the nearest rival to the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics in terms of average score?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is the closest rival, with an average score of 3898, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD R5 Graphics' score of 3883.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each GPU have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The head-to-head data shows one win for each. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics wins the OpenCL test, and the Intel HD Graphics P530 wins the Vulkan test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different foundations. The Intel HD Graphics P530 is based on the Skylake GT2 chip, utilizing Intel's Generation 9.0 architecture, which is also referred to as HD Graphics-W (Skylake). It is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm+ process node and uses a Ring Bus interface. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics, in contrast, is built on the Spectre SL chip with AMD's GCN 2.0 architecture, which is the GCN 2.0 IGP for the Kaveri generation. This chip is manufactured on a 28 nm process by GlobalFoundries, and its bus interface is listed simply as IGP.

The physical dimensions of the chips differ significantly. Intel's die size is recorded as 123 mm², while AMD's die is considerably larger at 245 mm². The database also lists the AMD chip as having 2,410 million transistors, with a transistor density of 9.8M / mm². The Intel chip's transistor count is not listed. These physical differences point to a much larger and more complex AMD die, which is a direct result of the older, less dense 28nm manufacturing process.

Internally, the two GPUs have distinct resource allocations. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 4 render output units (ROPs). The Intel HD Graphics P530 has fewer shading units at 192, but matches the TMU count with 16. However, the Intel part has only 3 ROPs. This difference in ROPs is a key factor in the pixel fillrate, though the AMD part's advantage is slight. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics has a pixel rate of 3.032 GPixel/s, which is marginally higher than the Intel P530's 3.000 GPixel/s. The Intel part counters with a higher texture rate of 16.00 GTexel/s, compared to the AMD's 12.13 GTexel/s.

The compute capabilities show the AMD's raw shading power. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics delivers 388.1 GFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is slightly higher than the Intel's 384.0 GFLOPS. The Intel part does support FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, providing 768.0 GFLOPS, while the AMD's FP16 performance is not listed. On the software side, both support DirectX 12, but at different feature levels. The Intel P530 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the AMD R5 Graphics supports DirectX 12 (12_0). Both have OpenGL 4.6, but the Intel part supports Vulkan 1.3, whereas the AMD part supports Vulkan 1.2.170.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear trade-off between these two end-of-life integrated graphics processors. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics is the better choice for compute-oriented, general-purpose workloads that utilize OpenCL, where it holds a 12.2% advantage. Its higher shading unit count and FP32 throughput give it a slight edge in raw compute tasks.

However, the Intel HD Graphics P530 is the superior part for modern graphics APIs. Its massive 77% lead in Vulkan performance is not a trivial difference; it suggests a much stronger driver stack and hardware support for this API. For any application that uses Vulkan, the Intel part is categorically the better performer. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score overall (4560 vs 3883), which places it in a higher performance tier relative to its database rivals.

The final choice depends entirely on the target applications. If the software stack is primarily OpenCL-based, the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics is the stronger option. If the workload involves Vulkan or newer graphics APIs, the Intel HD Graphics P530 is the clear winner, and its higher average benchmark score indicates it is the more versatile of the two.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across several core specifications. In terms of the chip itself, the Intel uses a Skylake GT2 chip, while the AMD uses a Spectron SL. The Intel architecture is Generation 9.0, whereas the AMD is GCN 2.0. The process node differs, with Intel on 14 nm+ and AMD on 28 nm. The die size is also different, with Intel at 123 mm² and AMD at 245 mm². The AMD chip has a transistor count of 2,410 million and a density of 9.8M / mm², while the Intel chip has no listed data for either. The shading unit count is 192 for Intel and 256 for AMD. The ROP count differs, with Intel at 3 and AMD at 4. The Intel part has a texture rate of 16.00 GTex/s, while the AMD has 12.13 GTex/s. The FP32 compute is 384.0 GFLOPS for Intel and 388.1 GFLOPS for AMD. The Intel part includes FP16 performance at 768.0 GFLOPS, but the AMD's is not listed. The API support differs on Vulkan, with Intel supporting 1.3 and AMD supporting 1.2.170. The release dates are also different, with Intel releasing on 2015-08-31 and AMD on 2014-09-16.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics is the clear winner in the Geekbench OpenCL test, and its higher shading unit count and FP32 performance suggest it is better suited for raw compute throughput. In the database, its overall average score is lower than the Intel part, but its OpenCL score is significantly higher. This makes it the go-to choice for applications that rely heavily on OpenCL for general-purpose computing.

The Intel HD Graphics P530 is the undisputed champion in the Vulkan API. Its 77% lead in that specific test points to a much better driver and hardware support for this modern standard. This is the more important win for the future, as Vulkan is a cross-platform API used by many newer applications. The Intel part also has the higher average score, which makes it the more balanced performer overall. Looking at the wins, each has one, but the Intel's win is much more decisive, and its higher overall average score makes it the more logical pick for a general-purpose device where a mix of older and newer APIs will be used.