HD Graphics 530 vs Tesla M6

When comparing HD Graphics 530 and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 64 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Tesla M6 has 566% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 530.
  • HD Graphics 530 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • HD Graphics 530 has 56 GB more memory, than Tesla M6.
  • HD Graphics 530 is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • HD Graphics 530 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 580 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 530.
  • HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 12−14 65−70
medium / 1080p 4−5 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 733% more, than HD Graphics 530.

Full Specs

  HD Graphics 530 Tesla M6
Architecture Gen. 9 Skylake Maxwell 2.0
Code name Skylake GT2 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 5 August 2015 30 August 2015
Pipelines 24 1536
Core clock speed 350 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz 1180 MHz
Transistor count 189 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 27.60 113.3
Floating-point performance 403.2 gflops 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.97 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Quick Sync +
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