Intel HD Graphics 520 vs Intel Iris Graphics 5100
The HD Graphics 520 has 12% better performance than the Iris Graphics 5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 520 and the Iris Graphics 5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU
The HD Graphics 520 is an integrated graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q3 2015. Its Skylake GT2 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 15 W.
The HD Graphics 520 has the 421st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU
The Iris Graphics 5100 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q2 2013. Its Haswell GT3 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 7.5 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.
This integrated card has a TDP of 30 W.
The Iris Graphics 5100 has the 435th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.10% 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.
| Info | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.5 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q2 2013 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics 520 has 12% better performance than the Iris Graphics 5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The HD Graphics 520 is ranked 421st with a score of 1,293.5, and the Iris Graphics 5100 is ranked 435th with a score of 1,151.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 520 and the Iris Graphics 5100 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| HD Graphics 6000 | 1,395.5 | +8% |
| HD Graphics 530 | 1,362 | +5% |
| HD Graphics 520 | 1,293.5 | |
| Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | 1,264 | -2% |
| HD Graphics 615 | 1,242.5 | -4% |
| Radeon HD 8570D | 1,181 | -9% |
| Radeon HD 8550G | 1,179 | -9% |
| Iris Graphics 5100 | 1,151 | -11% |
| Radeon HD 7560D | 1,076 | -17% |
| Radeon HD 7660G | 1,057 | -18% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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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| Benchmark | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 263 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 297 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 6,700.5 | 6,943.5 (+3.63%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 803.5 | 878.5 (+9.33%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,435.5 (+15.25%) | 1,245.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 37 (+72.9%) | 21.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 871 (+17.07%) | 744 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 212 | 272 (+28.3%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 13.9 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 14.1 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | Haswell GT3 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.5 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 1,300 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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System 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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 30 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device 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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 192 | 320 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 3 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 900 MHz | 1,100 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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2.7 GPixel/s | 4.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 21.6 GTexel/s | 44 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 345.6 GFLOPS | 704 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 86.4 GFLOPS | 176 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.
| Spec | HD Graphics 520 | Iris Graphics 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.