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Intel HD Graphics 4000 vs Intel HD Graphics 500

Intel
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Intel
Performance
HD Graphics 40009% better
5230% of 104,937
HD Graphics 500
4820% of 104,937

The HD Graphics 4000 has 9% better performance than the HD Graphics 500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 4000
No data available
HD Graphics 500
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Summary

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About the Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU

The HD Graphics 4000 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q2 2012. Its Ivy Bridge GT2 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 7.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 22 nm process.

This GPU is paired with System Shared of VRAM. Its System Shared memory clock and System Shared interface gives it a bandwidth of System Dependent. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

The HD Graphics 4000 has the 510th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.50% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU

The HD Graphics 500 is an integrated graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q3 2015. Its Apollo Lake GT1 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 9.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.

This GPU is paired with System Shared of VRAM. Its System Shared memory clock and System Shared interface gives it a bandwidth of System Dependent. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This integrated card has a TDP of 6 W.

The HD Graphics 500 has the 518th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.46% 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 4000HD Graphics 500
ManufacturerIntelIntel
ArchitectureGeneration 7.0Generation 9.0
Market SegmentIntegratedIntegrated
Release DateQ2 2012Q3 2015
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 or the Intel HD Graphics 500.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
HD Graphics 40009% better
5230% of 104,937
HD Graphics 500
4820% of 104,937

The HD Graphics 4000 has 9% better performance than the HD Graphics 500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The HD Graphics 4000 is ranked 510th with a score of 523, and the HD Graphics 500 is ranked 518th with a score of 482.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 4000
No data available
HD Graphics 500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 4000 and the HD Graphics 500 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 4000HD Graphics 500
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
3,768.5
(+25.32%)
3,007
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
480
(+32.41%)
362.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
603
(+13.77%)
530
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
11.9
13
(+9.24%)
PassMark G3D Mark
344
(+15.44%)
298
PassMark G2D Mark
190
(+134.57%)
81
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
7.4
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
8.1
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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 4000HD Graphics 500
CodenameIvy Bridge GT2Apollo Lake GT1
ArchitectureGeneration 7.0Generation 9.0
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors1,200 million--

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 4000HD Graphics 500
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 4000HD Graphics 500
Bus InterfaceRing BusRing Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)--6 W
OutputsMotherboard 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 4000HD Graphics 500
Shading Units12896
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1612
Render Output Units (ROP)22
Core Clock Speed650 MHz200 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,050 MHz650 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 4000HD Graphics 500
Pixel Fill Rate2.1 GPixel/s1.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate16.8 GTexel/s7.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance268.8 GFLOPS124.8 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance67.2 GFLOPS15.6 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 4000HD Graphics 500
DirectX11.1 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL1.23.0
OpenGL4.04.6
Shader Model5.06.4

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