This material will be entirely devoted to the graphics adapter integrated on the silicon wafer of the central processor - Intel HD Graphics 530. Its characteristics, main specifications, and a list of chips with this accelerator will be further considered. A list of tasks that such an accelerator can handle will also be given.
Positioning. Processor models with such an accelerator
Almost all desktop models of the 6th generation processor devices are equipped with Intel HD Graphics 530. The characteristics of this integrated solution allow solving a very extensive list of tasks. These include office applications, playback of various audio content, web browsing, image editors and even games. Only in the last two cases it is necessary to make an adjustment to the fact that the image format should be no more than HD. With a higher resolution, the performance of the video card may not be enough, and this will lead to slowdowns and freezes of the computing system during operation. Only 11 CPU models are equipped with such an accelerator. These include:
I7 series solutions with indices 6700 and 6700K.
Chips of the i5 line are models 6600K, 6600, 6500 and, of course, 6400.
Dual core i3 family CPUs labeled 6320, 6300 and 6100.
Pentium series office processors are also equipped with such a video card. Their models are G4500 and G4520.
All these computing components belong to the 6th generation of Intel's proprietary architecture, codenamed Core.
Graphics chip specifications
According to the nomenclature of the manufacturer, the code designation GT2 is the intel hd graphics 530. Its characteristics focus on the presence of 24 stream processors. An exception in this regard are the most budget CPUs in which one unit is deactivated. All of them are manufactured according to technological standards of 14nm. The GPU clock speed can vary from 350 MHz to 1.15 GHz. Again, in some cases, the last maximum value can be reduced to 1.05 GHz or even 950 MHz.
The list of video outputs for connecting a monitor depends on the specific model of the motherboard, but it is mainly analog VGA and digital HDMI. If necessary, you can purchase additional adapters for DVI-port or DisplayPort-connector.
Memory organization
It is completely non-standard, as for the integrated graphics solution, the video subsystem is implemented in Intel HD Graphics 530. The characteristics of the memory size indicate that such a chip can address 2 GB of memory. Separately allocated RAM for the needs of a graphics accelerator in this case is not provided. For these purposes, system memory is reserved. Its quantity is set in the BIOS. In addition to the accelerator itself and the processor part, on the same silicon substrate in this case is the north bridge of the chipset, which is supplemented by a 2-channel RAM controller. It is with its help that the exchange of information between the video buffer and the built-in accelerator is implemented.
The width of the video buffer bus can be 64 bits with a size of up to 1 GB and 128 bits with a volume of 1 GB to 2 GB. Additionally, it should be noted that the embedded video can store the processed information in the third level of the cache. This architectural feature improves the performance of the silicon solution in question.
Performance. Tests
The parameters of Intel HD Graphics 530 can be calculated at a sufficient level of gaming performance. Its characteristics contribute to the launch of some games, albeit with low quality, but in Full HD resolution. In GTA 5 in HD format you can get 30-50 fps. At the same time with low quality and the least detail of the image. But this is the minimum acceptable quality of the game. At the same time, there will certainly not be any “slowdowns”.
Similar results are given by “Mad Max”. All the same resolution of 1280x768 and the minimum picture settings at 30-40 fps. Significantly better results are obtained in Armored Warfare, which even with identical settings allows you to get 50-60 fps. Overwatch results are even higher. Here you can already count on 90-100 fps and a completely comfortable gaming environment. Separately, it is necessary to note the game “League of Legends”. It can be launched in Full HD format and with high image quality. In this case, the fps will be 60-70. That is, it can be played quite comfortably.
The cost of processors equipped with a similar accelerator
Both fairly expensive and very affordable processor devices are equipped with Intel HD Graphics 530. The characteristics, photos and basic technical parameters of this adapter confirm this. It is universal. The most expensive chip equipped with such an accelerator is the i7-6700K. This is the flagship CPU within the framework of the LGA1151 platform, which can process code in 8 threads, operates at the highest frequencies and has a large cache size. He also has an unlocked multiplier, and it is not difficult to disperse it.
Its recommended cost at the moment is 339-350 dollars. The youngest model, which includes the considered graphics accelerator, is the Pentium G4500 line. In this case, the program code is processed on only two cores, the cache quantity is greatly reduced, its clock frequency is 3.5 GHz, and it has a fixed multiplier (this CPU cannot be overclocked). Its recommended cost is 75-82 dollars.
Energy consumption. Temperature mode
Thermal packages from 51 to 91 W have processor devices that are equipped with Intel R HD Graphics 530. The characteristics of these chips do not allow you to directly determine the level of energy consumption by integrated graphics. But the highest temperature for this accelerator is limited to 64 ° C.
Reviews
Be that as it may, Intel HD Graphics 530 claims to be an entry-level gaming solution. Features, reviews and test results only confirm this with confidence. Now discrete economy class accelerators are gradually disappearing into oblivion. They are used only in cases where the integrated graphics are broken. And there is one simple explanation for this: the performance of the integrated video system is comparable to a discrete budget one. It is on this nuance that the owners of such computing devices focus attention.
There are certainly no shortcomings in the solution considered in this material, taking into account positioning. But the pluses include sufficient performance, acceptable functionality and the absence of the need to purchase it separately.
Conclusion
Intel HD Graphics 530 cannot boast of some revolutionary capabilities. Its characteristics against the background of more efficient graphics accelerators (Intel GT3 or GT4) confirm this. But the mere fact that he is able to compete on equal terms with discrete adapters of the economy class, says a lot. It should also be noted that many toys on such an accelerator are launched with quite comfortable picture quality. In the future, even mid-range accelerators may supplant such products. Their organization will be very similar to the hero of this article.