AMD Radeon R5 M430 vs Intel HD Graphics P530 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon R5 M430 leads with an average benchmark score of 5018, while the Intel HD Graphics P530 trails at 4560. That is a roughly 10% gap in the database's aggregated measurements.

Q: How do the two compare in OpenCL performance?

A: The AMD Radeon R5 M430 scores 5152 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 13.3% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics P530's 4549. This is the largest performance gap between the two in any recorded test.

Q: Is the Intel part competitive in Vulkan workloads?

A: It is closer but still behind. The AMD Radeon R5 M430 scores 4884 in Geekbench Vulkan versus 4571 for the Intel HD Graphics P530, a 6.8% advantage for AMD.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for these GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon R5 M430 sits at the 30th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Intel HD Graphics P530 is at the 26th percentile. Both are entry-level parts, but AMD holds a modest edge.

Q: Do they share any architectural characteristics?

A: Both are integrated-class solutions with an IGP slot width and no dedicated power connectors. However, they differ fundamentally in architecture, process node, and memory approach, with AMD using dedicated DDR3 and Intel relying on system shared memory.

Q: Which GPU has better Vulkan API support?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530 supports Vulkan 1.3, while the AMD Radeon R5 M430 supports Vulkan 1.2.170. Intel's newer API version does not translate into higher scores, as AMD still wins the Vulkan benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon R5 M430 is built on the GCN 1.0 architecture using the Jet chip, fabricated by TSMC on a 28 nm process. It packs 690 million transistors onto a 56 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 12.3M per mm². The Intel HD Graphics P530 uses the Generation 9.0 architecture with the Skylake GT2 chip, manufactured by Intel on a 14 nm+ process. Intel does not report transistor counts, but the die size is 123 mm², which is notably larger than AMD's.

Memory handling is a major split. The AMD part comes with 4 GB of dedicated DDR3 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 16.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel GPU uses system shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent. This means AMD has predictable, dedicated bandwidth, while Intel's performance scales with the host system's memory configuration.

Compute resources differ significantly. The AMD Radeon R5 M430 has 320 shading units, 20 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. The Intel HD Graphics P530 has 192 shading units, 16 TMUs, and only 3 ROPs. AMD also runs higher clocks, with a base of 780 MHz and a boost of 855 MHz, while Intel starts at 350 MHz and boosts to 1000 MHz. Despite Intel's higher boost clock, the raw throughput favors AMD: 547.2 GFLOPS FP32 versus 384.0 GFLOPS. Intel does offer 768.0 GFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio), which AMD does not expose.

API support shows Intel leading on version numbers. Intel supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while AMD supports DirectX 12 (11_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6. Vulkan support favors Intel at 1.3 versus AMD's 1.2.170. The bus interface also differs: AMD uses PCIe 3.0 x8, while Intel uses a Ring Bus architecture.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon R5 M430 wins in every recorded benchmark category. It leads by 13.3% in Geekbench OpenCL and by 6.8% in Geekbench Vulkan. The data shows a clear pattern: AMD has the edge in both compute APIs tested, with the larger margin in OpenCL.

The Intel HD Graphics P530 does not win any head-to-head benchmark in the database. Its strengths are architectural rather than performance-based. It offers a newer Vulkan version (1.3), a smaller process node (14 nm+ versus 28 nm), and a lower TDP of 15 W. The AMD part has no TDP listed, so direct power comparison is not possible from the data, but Intel's process advantage typically suggests efficiency benefits.

For users who need dedicated memory with predictable bandwidth, AMD is the pick. For users who value API modernity and lower power draw, Intel has qualitative advantages, though benchmark scores do not reflect them.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon R5 M430 | Intel HD Graphics P530 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.0 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 56 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistors | 690 million | Not listed |

| Base Clock | 780 MHz | 350 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 855 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | DDR3 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 16.00 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 320 | 192 |

| TMUs | 20 | 16 |

| ROPs | 8 | 3 |

| Pixel Rate | 6.840 GPixel/s | 3.000 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 17.10 GTexel/s | 16.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 547.2 GFLOPS | 384.0 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | Not listed | 768.0 GFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | Not listed | 15 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | Ring Bus |

| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.3 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench OpenCL test shows the AMD Radeon R5 M430 scoring 5152 against 4549 for the Intel HD Graphics P530. That is a 13.3% advantage, the largest margin in any comparison between these two. The gap comes from AMD's higher shading unit count (320 versus 192), higher texture rate (17.10 GTexel/s versus 16.00 GTexel/s), and more than double the pixel rate (6.840 GPixel/s versus 3.000 GPixel/s). AMD's dedicated 16.00 GB/s memory bandwidth also removes the variable of system memory performance.

In Geekbench Vulkan, AMD scores 4884 versus Intel's 4571, a 6.8% lead. The margin shrinks compared to OpenCL, likely because Intel's newer Vulkan 1.3 driver implementation narrows the efficiency gap. Still, AMD's raw compute throughput of 547.2 GFLOPS FP32 versus 384.0 GFLOPS keeps it ahead.

The AMD Radeon R5 M430's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD FirePro W4170M (5034 average, 0.3% below), the AMD Radeon R7 M340 (5063 average, 0.9% below), and the NVIDIA Quadro 4000 (4979 average, 0.8% above). The Intel HD Graphics P530's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 560 (4569 average, 0.2% above), the AMD Radeon R5 M230 (4577 average, 0.4% above), and the NVIDIA Quadro M3000M (4621 average, 1.3% above). These rival comparisons show both parts are clustered tightly with other entry-level mobile GPUs, but AMD sits in a slightly higher performance tier.

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon R5 M430 is the faster GPU in every benchmark the database recorded. It wins Geekbench OpenCL by 13.3% and Geekbench Vulkan by 6.8%. Its higher shading unit count, dedicated memory, and superior pixel and texture rates make it the straightforward choice for compute workloads or light gaming where the API is supported.

The Intel HD Graphics P530 is not without merits. It draws only 15 W, which is a listed specification while AMD's TDP is absent from the data. It supports Vulkan 1.3, a newer API version than AMD's 1.2.170, and it is built on a smaller 14 nm+ process. For users prioritizing energy efficiency or driver API currency, Intel offers qualitative advantages. However, in terms of raw benchmark scores, AMD wins both head-to-head tests, and its average score of 5018 versus 4560 places it higher in the database's percentile rankings (30th versus 26th).

Users who need maximum measured performance should choose the AMD Radeon R5 M430. Users who value lower power draw and newer API support, and who can accept slower benchmark results, should consider the Intel HD Graphics P530. The data does not support any other conclusion.