GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs HD Graphics 5300

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and HD Graphics 5300, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and HD Graphics 5300 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

HD Graphics 5300 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 5300 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with HD Graphics 5300 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB HD Graphics 5300
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 5 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 700% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 5300.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 5300 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 5300 - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and HD Graphics 5300 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 1406 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 5300.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 5300 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 0−1
ultra / 1080p 12−14
QHD / 1440p 7−8 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 0−1
medium / 1080p 27−30 0−1

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB HD Graphics 5300
Architecture Pascal Gen. 8 Broadwell
Code name GP106 Broadwell GT2
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 26 December 2017 5 September 2014
Pipelines 1280 24
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 100 MHz
Boost Clock 1709 MHz 900 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 1,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 21.60
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 160 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.80
CUDA 6.1
Quick Sync +
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