FirePro S7150 vs HD Graphics 515

When comparing FirePro S7150 and HD Graphics 515, 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 FirePro S7150 and HD Graphics 515 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

HD Graphics 515 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 515 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 515 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S7150 HD Graphics 515
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3L/LPDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro S7150 has 900% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
  • FirePro S7150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 515 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • FirePro S7150 is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 515 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S7150 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and HD Graphics 515 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S7150 is 620 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
  • FirePro S7150 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 515 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 0−1
ultra / 1080p 21−24 0−1
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 10−11
medium / 1080p 40−45 2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S7150 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 766% more, than HD Graphics 515.

Full Specs

  FirePro S7150 HD Graphics 515
Architecture GCN 3.0 Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name Tonga Skylake GT2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 1 February 2016 1 September 2015
Pipelines 2048 24
Core clock speed 920 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1000 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 117.8 22.80
Floating-point performance 3,763 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.97
Quick Sync +
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