AMD Radeon HD 6370D IGP

How It Compares

The AMD Radeon HD 6370D IGP occupies a distinctive position in the benchmark database: it sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, meaning half of all recorded graphics processors deliver lower performance and half deliver higher. This places it squarely in the middle of the field, though the context of that percentile is crucial—this is an integrated graphics processor, not a discrete card, so its standing reflects what is possible when the GPU shares system resources rather than having dedicated memory and bandwidth.

Without direct benchmark scores or nearest rivals listed in the data, the comparison must be drawn from architectural positioning. The HD 6370D is built on the TeraScale 2 architecture, a design that predates the TeraScale 3 IGP that succeeded it. Its predecessor, the TeraScale IGP, represents the earlier generation, meaning this chip sits in the middle of AMD’s integrated graphics evolution. The 32 nm process node from TSMC, combined with 1,178 million transistors on a 227 mm² die, gives a transistor density of 5.2 million per square millimeter—a figure that reflects the manufacturing technology of its era rather than any performance advantage.

The production status is listed as end-of-life, with a release date in late 2011. This is not a chip that competes with modern discrete GPUs; rather, it competes with other integrated solutions from its generation. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that, within the full historical database of GPUs, it performs exactly at the median—neither a standout nor a laggard, but a representative midpoint of what integrated graphics could achieve at the time.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The HD 6370D does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores—these fields are null in the data. This is consistent with its TeraScale 2 architecture, which predates the hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI tensor operations that appear in later GPU generations. The feature set is instead defined by its API support: DirectX 11.2 (specifically the 11_0 feature level) and OpenGL 4.4. Vulkan support is not listed, meaning the chip relies on earlier graphics APIs for all rendering workloads.

The shading architecture consists of 160 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 4 render output units. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 1.776 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 3.552 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 142.1 GFLOPS, a figure that places this chip firmly in the entry-level integrated segment. There is no FP16 performance listed, indicating that half-precision compute was not a focus for this architecture.

For gaming and graphics workloads, the DirectX 11.2 support means the chip can run titles designed for that API generation, but it lacks the hardware features that newer APIs and games leverage. The absence of Vulkan support further limits its compatibility with modern titles that rely on that API for lower overhead and better multi-threaded performance. The TeraScale 2 architecture was designed for a specific era of graphics software, and the feature set reflects that boundary.

Who Should Consider It

The HD 6370D is not a GPU for high-resolution or high-settings gaming. Its 142.1 GFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.776 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate that it is suited for basic desktop tasks, light 2D workloads, and older or less demanding 3D applications. The 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms half of the historical database, but the database includes many very old and very weak GPUs, so this is not a strong endorsement of modern gaming capability.

For resolution and settings guidance, the data does not provide specific frame rates or quality presets. The absence of benchmark scores means any recommendation must be inferred from the raw specifications. The 4 ROPs and 8 TMUs are extremely low by modern standards, which will bottleneck fill-rate-intensive workloads. The shared system memory means bandwidth is system-dependent, so performance will vary significantly based on the host platform’s RAM speed and configuration.

This chip is appropriate for users who need basic graphics output—office productivity, web browsing, video playback, and legacy 2D applications. It is not appropriate for modern 3D gaming at any resolution above minimal settings, and even then, only for very old titles. The DirectX 11.2 support means some games from that era may run at low settings and reduced resolutions, but the pixel and texture rates will limit playability. Users considering this GPU for gaming should look to discrete options or newer integrated solutions with higher compute and fill-rate capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the DirectX version supported by the HD 6370D?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 11.2, specifically the 11_0 feature level, along with OpenGL 4.4. Vulkan is not supported.

Q: How much VRAM does the HD 6370D have?

A: The memory size is system shared, meaning it uses a portion of the host system’s RAM rather than having dedicated video memory.

Q: What is the pixel fill rate of this GPU?

A: The pixel rate is 1.776 GPixel/s, derived from 4 render output units operating at the chip’s clock.

Q: Does the HD 6370D support hardware ray tracing?

A: No, the data lists no ray tracing cores. The TeraScale 2 architecture does not include dedicated RT hardware.

Q: What is the transistor count and die size?

A: The chip contains 1,178 million transistors on a 227 mm² die, fabricated on a 32 nm process by TSMC.

Q: Is the HD 6370D still in production?

A: No, the production status is end-of-life, with a release date in late 2011.

Memory Subsystem

The HD 6370D uses system shared memory, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as system shared, and the bandwidth is system dependent. This is a fundamental characteristic of integrated GPUs: they rely on the host system’s RAM for all graphics data, which introduces latency and bandwidth contention with the CPU.

The practical implication is that performance scales with the host platform’s memory configuration. A system with faster RAM and a dual-channel memory controller will provide better bandwidth than a single-channel or slower configuration. The system-dependent bandwidth means there is no fixed figure for memory throughput; it varies from one system to another based on RAM speed, channel count, and memory controller efficiency.

For high resolutions, this is a significant limitation. Dedicated VRAM on discrete GPUs provides consistent, high-bandwidth access to frame buffers and textures. Shared memory must compete with CPU workloads for the same memory bus, and the absence of a dedicated bus width figure means the HD 6370D cannot guarantee the bandwidth needed for high-resolution textures or large frame buffers. The 4 ROPs further restrict fill-rate performance, so even if memory bandwidth were sufficient, the pixel throughput would become the bottleneck. Users should expect severe performance degradation at resolutions above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only older or very lightweight titles would be playable at minimal settings.

Power and Cooling

The HD 6370D has a TDP of 65 W, which is the maximum thermal design power the chip is expected to dissipate under load. This is a moderate figure for an integrated GPU, but it is important to note that the TDP covers the GPU portion only—the host CPU and other system components contribute additional heat and power draw.

The slot width is listed as IGP, meaning the GPU is integrated into the motherboard or CPU package rather than occupying a PCIe slot. There are no power connectors listed, which is expected for an integrated solution—it draws power from the motherboard’s power delivery system rather than requiring a dedicated PCIe power cable. The suggested PSU field is null, so the data does not provide a specific power supply recommendation.

Cooling is also motherboard dependent, as there is no dedicated cooler for the GPU. The display outputs are motherboard dependent as well, meaning the actual video connectors are determined by the motherboard’s design rather than the GPU itself. The 65 W TDP is modest enough that a standard system cooler, such as a CPU heatsink or case airflow, should handle the thermal load, but the absence of a dedicated cooler means the chip’s temperature is tied to the overall system cooling solution. For users building a system with this IGP, ensuring adequate case airflow and a reasonable CPU cooler is sufficient, as the 65 W figure is well within the range of standard integrated solutions.