Intel HD Graphics 5500 vs Intel HD Graphics 4600

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Performance
HD Graphics 55008% better
9791% of 104,598
HD Graphics 4600
910.51% of 104,598

The HD Graphics 5500 has 8% better performance than the HD Graphics 4600 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 5500
No data available
HD Graphics 4600
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Summary

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About the Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 5500 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card that released in Q3 2014. It is built on the Generation 8.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Broadwell GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 5500 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 5500 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 850 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 5500 has the 458th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.94% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 4600 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Generation 7.5 GPU microarchitecture (codename Haswell GT2) and is manufactured on a 22 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 4600 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 4600 includes 160 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 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 45 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 4600 has the 468th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.87% 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 5500HD Graphics 4600
ManufacturerIntelIntel
ArchitectureGeneration 8.0Generation 7.5
Market SegmentIntegratedIntegrated
Release DateQ3 2014Q2 2013
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the Intel HD Graphics 5500 or the Intel HD Graphics 4600.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
HD Graphics 55008% better
9791% of 104,598
HD Graphics 4600
910.51% of 104,598

The HD Graphics 5500 has 8% better performance than the HD Graphics 4600 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The HD Graphics 5500 is ranked 458th with a score of 979, and the HD Graphics 4600 is ranked 468th with a score of 910.5.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 5500
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HD Graphics 4600
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 5500 and the HD Graphics 4600 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 5500HD Graphics 4600
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
255
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3DMark Time Spy Score
289
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
5,544
5,613
(+1.24%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
663
(+4.33%)
635.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,079.5
(+3.7%)
1,041
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
25.4
(+35.11%)
18.8
PassMark G3D Mark
586
629
(+7.34%)
PassMark G2D Mark
235
315
(+34.04%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
9.3
14.4
(+54.84%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
9.8
15.5
(+58.16%)
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 5500HD Graphics 4600
CodenameBroadwell GT2Haswell GT2
ArchitectureGeneration 8.0Generation 7.5
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors1.3 billion--

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 5500HD Graphics 4600
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 5500HD Graphics 4600
Bus InterfaceRing BusRing Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
OutputsDevice DependentMotherboard 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 5500HD Graphics 4600
Shading Units192160
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2420
Render Output Units (ROP)32
Core Clock Speed300 MHz350 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)850 MHz1,100 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.

SpecHD Graphics 5500HD Graphics 4600
Pixel Fill Rate2.55 GPixel/s2.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate20.4 GTexel/s22 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance326.4 GFLOPS352 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance81.6 GFLOPS88 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 5500HD Graphics 4600
DirectX12 (11_1)12 (11_1)
OpenCL3.01.2
OpenGL4.44.3
Shader Model5.15.1

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