HD Graphics 515 vs Radeon 550X
When comparing HD Graphics 515 and Radeon 550X, 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 515 and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
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
| HD Graphics 515 | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x1 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3L/LPDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon 550X has 233% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
- HD Graphics 515 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- HD Graphics 515 is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- HD Graphics 515 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 782 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
- HD Graphics 515 and Radeon 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Battlefield 5 is 220% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| HD Graphics 515 and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 48% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Dota 2 is 39% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Far Cry 5 is 275% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Fortnite is 73% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 180% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 84% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Metro Exodus is 800% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Minecraft is 13% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 29% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 333% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | − | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 500% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in World of Tanks is 41% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
Full Specs
| HD Graphics 515 | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | Gen. 9 Skylake | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Skylake GT2 | Lexa |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 September 2015 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 24 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 300 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.80 | 38.98 |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.97 | 1.2.131 |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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