HD Graphics 530 vs Radeon HD 6550A
When comparing HD Graphics 530 and Radeon HD 6550A, 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 HD Graphics 530 and Radeon HD 6550A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 6550A
HD Graphics 530 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 530 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 530 here:
Main Specs
| HD Graphics 530 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x1 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Memory type | DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 64 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon HD 6550A has 133% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 530.
- HD Graphics 530 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon HD 6550A uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- HD Graphics 530 has 62 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6550A.
- HD Graphics 530 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6550A - in Desktops.
- HD Graphics 530 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon HD 6550A - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 6550A is 200 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 530.
- HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6550A - by 40 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than HD Graphics 530. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 189% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than HD Graphics 530. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Dota 2 is 113% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Fortnite is 136% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Grand Theft Auto V is 162% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Minecraft is 64% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | − |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in World of Tanks is 88% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
Full Specs
| HD Graphics 530 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Architecture | Gen. 9 Skylake | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | Skylake GT2 | Pinewood |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 5 August 2015 | 7 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 24 | 480 |
| Core clock speed | 350 MHz | 550 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 189 million | 627 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 27.60 | 13.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 403.2 gflops | 624.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.97 | N/A |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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