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Game | HD i7 6700K | Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop |
Halo: Reach | 143% | 143% |
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 664% | 664% |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 664% | 664% |
Borderlands 3 | 707% | 707% |
Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order | 950% | 950% |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 950% | 950% |
FIFA 20 | 307% | 307% |
Halo: The Master Chief Collection | 780% | 780% |
eFootball PES 2020 | 421% | 421% |
Fortnite: Chapter 2 | 250% | 250% |
In terms of overall gaming performance, the graphical capabilities of the HD i7 6700K and the Graphics 530 are equal.
The HD i7 6700K and the Graphics 530 have both the same core clock speed and the same Texture Fill Rate. This still holds weight but shader performance is generally more relevant, particularly since both of these GPUs support at least DirectX 10.
The HD i7 6700K and the Graphics 530 have both the same core clock speed and the same Pixel Fill Rate. However, both GPUs support DirectX 9 or above, and pixeling performance is only really relevant when comparing older cards.
Both the HD i7 6700K and the HD Graphics 530 Desktop were released at the same time, so are likely to be quite similar.
The HD i7 6700K and the HD Graphics 530 Desktop have the same amount of video memory, but are likely to provide slightly different experiences when displaying game textures at high resolutions.
The memory bandwidth of the HD i7 6700K and the HD Graphics 530 Desktop are the same, which means the HD i7 6700K and the Graphics 530 have equal limitations when it comes to graphical data transfer.
Both the HD i7 6700K and the HD Graphics 530 Desktop have 24 Shader Processing Units. The two GPUs are based on different architectures, but deliver an equivalent shader performance. To compare, we must continue to look at the memory bandwidth, Texture and Pixel Rates. In this case, the two GPUs have extremely similar stats, so any gaming performance difference would most likely be negligible.
The HD i7 6700K requires 91 Watts to run and the HD Graphics 530 Desktop requires 91 Watts. We would recommend a PSU with at least 300 Watts for the HD i7 6700K and a PSU with at least 300 Watts for the Graphics 530. The two GPUs require the same amount of wattage to run. As such, there is no need to worry about which will more significantly affect your yearly electricity bills.
Core Speed | 350 MHz | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 350 MHz |
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Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 1150 MHz |
Architecture | Skylake GT2-R0 | Skylake GT2 | |||
OC Potential | None | vs | None | ||
Driver Support | Great | vs | Great | ||
Release Date | 05 Aug 2015 | vs | 05 Aug 2015 | ||
GPU Link | GD Link | GD Link | |||
Approved | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Comparison |
1366x768 | 6.4
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6.4
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1600x900 | 4.9
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4.9
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1920x1080 | 3.4
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3.4
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2560x1440 | 2.3
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2.3
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3840x2160 | 1.6
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vs | ![]() |
1.6
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Memory | N/A | vs | N/A | ||
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Memory Speed | 1067 MHz | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 1067 MHz |
Memory Bus | 128 Bit | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 128 Bit |
Memory Type | DDR4 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | DDR4 |
Memory Bandwidth | 34.1GB/sec | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 34.1GB/sec |
L2 Cache | 1024 KB | vs | ![]() |
2048 KB | |
Delta Color Compression | no | vs | no | ||
Memory Performance | 0% | ![]() |
vs | ![]() |
0% |
Comparison |
Shader Processing Units | 24 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 24 |
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Actual Shader Performance | 11% | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 11% |
Technology | 14nm | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 14nm |
Texture Mapping Units | 16 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 16 |
Texture Rate | 5.6 GTexel/s | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 5.6 GTexel/s |
Render Output Units | 8 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 8 |
Pixel Rate | 2.8 GPixel/s | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 2.8 GPixel/s |
Comparison |
Max Digital Resolution (WxH) | 4096x2160 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 4096x2160 |
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VGA Connections | 0 | vs | 0 | ||
DVI Connections | 0 | vs | 0 | ||
HDMI Connections | 0 | vs | 0 | ||
DisplayPort Connections | 0 | vs | 0 | ||
Comparison |
Max Power | 91 Watts | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 91 Watts |
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Recommended PSU | 300 Watts & 20 Amps | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 300 Watts & 20 Amps |
DirectX | 12.1 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 12.1 |
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Shader Model | 5.0 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 5.0 |
Open GL | 4.4 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 4.4 |
Open CL | - | vs | - | ||
Notebook GPU | no | no | |||
SLI/Crossfire | no | vs | no | ||
Dedicated | no | vs | no | ||
Comparison |
Recommended Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K 4-Core 4.0GHz | - | |||
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Recommended RAM | 4 GB | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 4 GB |
Maximum Recommended Gaming Resolution | 1366x768 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 1366x768 |
Performance Value | ![]() |
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Mini Review | Overview Intel HD i7 6700K is the specific version of Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop that is integrated in the Core i7-6700K Processor. Architecture The Skylake Core includes support for DirectX 12.1, OpenCL 2.0 and OpenGL 4.4. Additionally, it also supports DDR4 Memory. GPU It equips a GPU Codenamed GT2 which offers 24 Shader Processing Units, 16 TMUs and 8 ROPs. The Central Unit Initially Runs at 350MHz and goes up to 1150MHz, in Turbo Mode. Memory The GPU Shares the System's RAM which varies from laptop to laptop. Typically, the GPU reserves 1.7GB. Depending on whether or not the system's RAM is Dual-Channeled, it can access either a 64-bit or 128-bit memory interface. The operating memory clock also depends on the at which speed the System's RAM is running and is limited by the highest operating speed that the Processor supports. In this case, it is 1067MHz. It is then obvious the Memory Bandwidth depends on a lot of factors and thus this Graphics Card performance may vary heavily from system to system. Performance Gaming benchmarks put its performance almost on level with a dedicated GeForce 920M. System Suggestions Intel HD i7 6700K is best suited for resolutions up to and including 1366x768. We recommend a Decent Processor and 4GB of RAM for Optimal Performance. | Overview Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop are Integrated Graphics in some of Intel's Skylake Processors. Architecture The Skylake Core includes support for DirectX 12.1, OpenCL 2.0 and OpenGL 4.4. Additionally, it also supports DDR4 Memory. GPU It equips a GPU Codenamed GT2 which offers 24 Shader Processing Units, 16 TMUs and 8 ROPs. The Central Unit Initially Runs at 350MHz and goes up to 1150MHz, in Turbo Mode. Memory The GPU Shares the System's RAM which varies from laptop to laptop. Typically, the GPU reserves 1.7GB. Depending on whether or not the system's RAM is Dual-Channeled, it can access either a 64-bit or 128-bit memory interface. The operating memory clock also depends on the at which speed the System's RAM is running and is limited by the highest operating speed that the Processor supports. In this case, it is 1067MHz. It is then obvious the Memory Bandwidth depends on a lot of factors and thus this Graphics Card performance may vary heavily from system to system. Performance Gaming benchmarks put its performance almost on level with a dedicated GeForce 920M. System Suggestions Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop is best suited for resolutions up to and including 1366x768. We recommend a Decent Processor and 4GB of RAM for Optimal Performance. |
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Possible GPU Upgrades | N/A | N/A | |||
GPU Variants | - |