HD Graphics 530 vs Radeon HD 7970
When comparing HD Graphics 530 and Radeon HD 7970, 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 7970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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 7970
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
300 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type
DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
64 GB
3 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon HD 7970 has 1900% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 530.
HD Graphics 530 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon HD 7970 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
HD Graphics 530 has 61 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7970.
HD Graphics 530 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 7970 - in Desktops.
HD Graphics 530 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon HD 7970 - with GCN.
HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7970 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
2−3
35−40
ultra / 1080p
0−1
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
12−14
60−65
medium / 1080p
4−5
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
−
55−60
ultra / 1080p
5−6
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
14−16
100−110
medium / 1080p
6−7
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Battlefield 5 is 688% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
HD Graphics 530 and Radeon HD 7970 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
250−260
medium / 768p
90−95
220−230
ultra / 1080p
40−45
180−190
QHD / 1440p
21−24
110−120
4K / 2160p
16−18
70−75
high / 768p
65−70
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 190% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
65−70
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
75−80
120−130
medium / 768p
45−50
110−120
ultra / 1080p
21−24
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Dota 2 is 134% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
2−3
45−50
ultra / 1080p
2−3
40−45
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
2−3
14−16
low / 720p
10−12
80−85
medium / 1080p
3−4
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Far Cry 5 is 1075% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
10−11
60−65
ultra / 1080p
5−6
45−50
QHD / 1440p
3−4
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
50−55
180−190
medium / 1080p
10−12
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Fortnite is 443% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
5−6
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
3−4
30−35
4K / 2160p
2−3
24−27
low / 720p
18−20
100−110
medium / 1080p
8−9
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 728% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
45−50
140−150
medium / 768p
−
120−130
high / 1080p
4−5
70−75
ultra / 1080p
2−3
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
21−24
medium / 720p
35−40
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 361% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
2−3
24−27
ultra / 1080p
0−1
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
8−9
low / 720p
4−5
65−70
medium / 1080p
3−4
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Metro Exodus is 1266% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
90−95
130−140
high / 1080p
80−85
−
ultra / 1080p
70−75
−
medium / 1080p
85−90
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Minecraft is 44% more, than HD Graphics 530.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
100−110
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
−
24−27
ultra / 1080p
−
16−18
QHD / 1440p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
6−7
65−70
medium / 1080p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1016% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
10−11
130−140
medium / 768p
8−9
85−90
high / 1080p
4−5
45−50
ultra / 1080p
4−5
24−27
4K / 2160p
1−2
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1140% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
14−16
50−55
high / 768p
30−35
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970 in World of Tanks is 71% more, than HD Graphics 530.
Full Specs
HD Graphics 530
Radeon HD 7970
Architecture
Gen. 9 Skylake
GCN
Code name
Skylake GT2
Tahiti XT
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
5 August 2015
22 December 2011
Pipelines
24
2048
Core clock speed
350 MHz
Boost Clock
1150 MHz
925 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
27.60
118.4
Floating-point performance
403.2 gflops
3,789 gflops
Length
274 mm
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
384 Bit
Memory clock speed
1375 MHz
Memory bandwidth
264 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
2.1
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.97
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 2.1 x16
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
485 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
Design
reference
CrossFire
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
20.71 Mh/s
Quick Sync
+
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