Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) vs Intel HD Graphics 520

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Performance
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
3490% of 104,598
HD Graphics 520271% better
1,293.51% of 104,598

The HD Graphics 520 has 271% better performance than the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
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HD Graphics 520
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Summary

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About the Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q2 2015. It is built on the Generation 8.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Braswell GT1) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 400 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The HD Graphics 400 includes 96 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 600 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 12 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 2 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The HD Graphics 400 has the 533rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 520 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 520 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The HD Graphics 520 includes 192 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 3 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The HD Graphics 520 has the 424th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
ManufacturerIntelIntel
ArchitectureGeneration 8.0Generation 9.0
Market SegmentIntegratedIntegrated
Release DateQ2 2015Q3 2015
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) or the Intel HD Graphics 520.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
3490% of 104,598
HD Graphics 520271% better
1,293.51% of 104,598

The HD Graphics 520 has 271% better performance than the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) is ranked 533rd with a score of 349, and the HD Graphics 520 is ranked 424th with a score of 1,293.5.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
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HD Graphics 520
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) and the HD Graphics 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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263
3DMark Time Spy Score
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297
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
1,841
6,700.5
(+263.96%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
218
803.5
(+268.58%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
397
1,435.5
(+261.59%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
11.3
37
(+227.43%)
PassMark G3D Mark
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871
PassMark G2D Mark
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212
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
CodenameBraswell GT1Skylake GT2
ArchitectureGeneration 8.0Generation 9.0
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
Memory SizeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory TypeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory BandwidthSystem DependentSystem Dependent
Memory ClockSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory InterfaceSystem SharedSystem Shared

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
Bus InterfaceRing BusRing Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
Shading Units96192
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1224
Render Output Units (ROP)23
Core Clock Speed320 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)600 MHz900 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
Pixel Fill Rate1.2 GPixel/s2.7 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate7.2 GTexel/s21.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance115.2 GFLOPS345.6 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance28.8 GFLOPS86.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecHD Graphics 400 (Braswell)HD Graphics 520
DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.34.6
Shader Model5.16.4

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.