Intel HD Graphics 630 vs Intel HD Graphics P530 Comparison

Intel HD Graphics P530 and Intel HD Graphics 630 are both integrated graphics solutions from Intel, but they serve different market segments and are built on different generations of the same underlying architecture. The benchmark data in the database shows a clear performance gap between the two, with the P530 holding a substantial lead in every recorded compute test. The P530 wins both head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the HD 630 does not win any. This analysis will break down the recorded measurements, explain the architectural and specification differences, and provide a verdict based solely on the data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark results are unambiguous. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the Intel HD Graphics P530 scores 4549, while the Intel HD Graphics 630 scores 3587. This gives the P530 a 26.8% advantage in that workload. The gap widens slightly in the Geekbench Vulkan test, where the P530 records 4571 and the HD 630 scores 3540, a 29.1% lead for the P530. These are the only two benchmark comparisons available in the database for a direct head-to-head matchup, and the P530 wins both decisively.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the average benchmark score for the P530 is 4560, while the HD 630 averages 4075. That is a difference of 485 points, or roughly 11.9% in favor of the P530. The P530 also sits at the 26th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the HD 630 sits at the 24th percentile. While both are low in the overall distribution, the P530 is ranked slightly higher. The P530's OpenCL score of 4549 is close to its average, and its Vulkan score of 4571 is also near that average, indicating consistent performance across the two recorded tests. The HD 630, by contrast, shows more variance: its OpenCL score of 3587 and Vulkan score of 3540 are both well below its Metal score of 5099, which is the highest single benchmark result for either GPU. That Metal result is not part of the head-to-head comparison, but it suggests the HD 630 has a specific strength in that API.

The nearest rivals for each GPU further contextualize the data. The P530's average score of 4560 places it within 1.3% of the NVIDIA Quadro M3000M, which averages 4621, and within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 560, which averages 4569. It is also ahead of the AMD Radeon R5 M230, which scores 4577, and the AMD FirePro W4190M, which scores 4505. The delta values show the P530 is 1.2% ahead of the FirePro W4190M and 0.4% behind the Radeon R5 M230, meaning it trades blows with these discrete mobile parts. The HD 630's average of 4075 is 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M, which scores 4033, and 1.5% ahead of the AMD FirePro M4150, which scores 4013. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB by 0.4% and the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M by 1.8%. These comparisons show that the P530 is competitive with a higher tier of mobile discrete GPUs than the HD 630, which aligns with the P530's positioning as a workstation-oriented part.

The wins tally is straightforward: the P530 records 2 wins in the head-to-head tests, and the HD 630 records 0 wins. There is no benchmark in the database where the HD 630 outperforms the P530 in a direct comparison. The only bright spot for the HD 630 is its Metal score of 5099, which is not compared directly to the P530, but it does exceed the P530's highest recorded score of 4571. This is worth noting for users who prioritize Metal performance, though it does not affect the head-to-head outcome.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel HD Graphics P530 is the stronger GPU for compute workloads in the OpenCL and Vulkan APIs. Its 26.8% and 29.1% leads in the direct comparisons are substantial for integrated graphics, and its higher average score and slightly higher percentile ranking reinforce the verdict. Users who need maximum compute throughput in OpenCL or Vulkan applications should choose the P530 without hesitation.

The Intel HD Graphics 630, on the other hand, is not without merit. Its Metal score of 5099 indicates strong performance in Apple's Metal API, and that score is higher than anything the P530 can produce in any recorded test. For users working in Metal-centric environments, the HD 630 may be the better choice in that specific workload. The HD 630 also has a higher texture rate of 24.00 GTexel/s compared to the P530's 16.00 GTexel/s, which could benefit texture-heavy tasks, though this is not reflected in the recorded benchmark scores. The HD 630 also has 24 TMUs against the P530's 16 TMUs and 3 ROPs, matching the P530 in pixel rate at 3.950 GPixel/s for both.

For everyone else, the choice depends on which API and workload matters most. OpenCL users should select the P530 based on its large lead in that test. Vulkan users should do the same based on the Vulkan test. The HD 630 does win in Metal based on the Metal test alone. Users with no specific API requirement should rely on the average score, and that average favors the P530.

The production status for both GPUs is end-of-life in the database, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP, so pricing information is not available in the data. Both are integrated graphics processors with a 15 W TDP and a system shared memory configuration. The P530 has a 123 mm² die size and uses a 14 nm+ process node, while the HD 630 has no recorded die size in the data. The HD 630 uses a 14 nm++ process node. The P530 has a base clock of 350 MHz and a boost clock of 1000 MHz, with a texture rate of 16.950 GTexel/s for the P530, while the HD 630 has the same 350 MHz base and 1000 MHz boost clock and a texture rate of 24.950 GTexel/s. Both have a pixel rate of 3.000 GPixel/s for the P530 and a pixel rate of 3.000 GPixel/s for the HD 630, both sharing the same core count of 192 shading units and 3 ROPs. The HD 630 has 24 TMUs, the P530 has 16 TMUs.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530 has the higher average benchmark score at 4560, compared to the Intel HD Graphics 630's 4075.

Q: What is the performance difference in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530 scores 4549, which is 26.8% higher than the Intel HD Graphics 630's score of 3587.

Q: Does the Intel HD Graphics 630 win in any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No, the Intel HD Graphics 630 records 0 wins in the head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel HD Graphics P530 records 2 wins.

Q: What is the highest single benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530's highest score is 4571 in the Geekbench Vulkan test, while the Intel HD Graphics 630's highest score is 5099 in the Geekbench Metal test.

Q: How does each GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel HD Graphics P530 is within 1.3% of the NVIDIA Quadro M3000M and 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 560. The Intel HD Graphics 630 is 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M and 1.5% ahead of the AMD FirePro M4150.

Q: What is the difference in texture rate between the two GPUs?

A: The Intel HD Graphics 630 has a higher texture rate of 24.00 GTexel/s, while the Intel HD Graphics P530 has a texture rate of 16.00 GTexel/s.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs share several core specifications but differ in key areas. Both have 192 shading units and 3 ROPs, and both use a System Shared memory configuration with a System Dependent bandwidth. The base clock is 350 MHz for both, and the boost clock is 1000 MHz for both. The TDP is 15 W for both. The pixel rate is 3.000 GPixel/s for both. The key difference lies in the TMU count and texture rate. The Intel HD Graphics 630 has 24 TMUs and a texture rate of 24.00 GTexel/s, while the Intel HD Graphics P530 has 16 TMUs and a texture rate of 16.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is identical at 384.0 GFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is also identical at 768.0 GFLOPS (2:1). The die size is recorded only for the P530 at 123 mm², with no die size data available for the HD 630. Both GPUs have the same API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The P530 has a process node of 14 nm+, while the HD 630 uses 14 nm++. Both have a Ring Bus interface and motherboard dependent display outputs.

Architecture Differences

The architectural differences are tied to the chip generation. The Intel HD Graphics P530 is based on the Skylake GT2 chip and uses the Generation 9.0 architecture, with the generation listed as HD Graphics-W (Skylake). The Intel HD Graphics 630 is based on the Kaby Lake GT2 chip and uses the Generation 9.5 architecture, with the generation listed as HD Graphics (Kaby Lake). The process node differs: the P530 uses 14 nm+, while the HD 630 uses 14 nm++. Both GPUs are manufactured by Intel. The P530 has a recorded die size of 123 mm², while the HD 630 has no die size recorded in the database. The shading unit count of 192 is the same for both, as are the 3 ROPs. The TMU count differs, with the HD 630 carrying 24 TMUs versus the P530's 16. The FP32 and FP16 throughput are identical at 384.0 GFLOPS and 768.0 GFLOPS (2:1), respectively. Both support the same API set, including DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The release dates differ by roughly one year: the P530 was released on September 1, 2015, and the HD 630 was released on August 30, 2016. Both are marked as end-of-life in the database. The memory architecture is identical: System Shared for size, type, and bus width, with System Dependent bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel HD Graphics P530 wins in OpenCL and Vulkan compute workloads. The database shows a 26.8% lead in Geekbench OpenCL and a 29.1% lead in Geekbench Vulkan. The P530 also wins on average benchmark score, 4560 versus 4075, and on percentile ranking, 26th versus 24th. The P530 is the better choice for users running compute-heavy applications that rely on OpenCL or Vulkan, as well as for users who want the higher overall average score.

The Intel HD Graphics 630 wins in the Geekbench Metal test, where it scores 5099, a result that exceeds any score recorded for the P530. The HD 630 also wins on texture rate, with 24.00 GTexel/s versus 16.00 GTexel/s, and it has more TMUs at 24 versus 16. The HD 630 is the better choice for users in Metal-centric environments or applications that benefit from higher texture throughput. It also uses a more refined 14 nm++ process node compared to the P530's 14 nm+, which may offer efficiency advantages, though power consumption is recorded as 15 W for both. For users who do not rely on Metal or texture-heavy workloads, the P530 is the stronger option across the recorded benchmarks.