HD Graphics P530 vs Radeon 550X
When comparing HD Graphics P530 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 P530 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 P530 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics P530 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 P530 here:
Main Specs
| HD Graphics P530 | 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/DDR4 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1740 MB | 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 P530.
- HD Graphics P530 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- HD Graphics P530 has 1738 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- HD Graphics P530 is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- HD Graphics P530 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 732 MHz higher, than HD Graphics P530.
- HD Graphics P530 and Radeon 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Battlefield 5 is 87% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 27% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics P530 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Dota 2 is 17% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Fortnite is 33% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 80% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Minecraft is 5% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 85% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in World of Tanks is 17% more, than HD Graphics P530. | ||
Full Specs
| HD Graphics P530 | 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 | 350 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Transistor count | 189 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 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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