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Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell)

Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell)

The Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell) (GT1) is an integrated Broadwell graphics card revealed in Q1 2015. It can be found in several low-end CPUs such as the Pentium 3805U or Celeron 3755U. The so-called GT1 GPU offers 12 EUs (Execution Units) and therefore somewhat more shader power than the previous HD Graphics (Haswell). The clock range may depend on the specific model it is built into.

Architecture and Features

Broadwell features a GPU based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which has been optimized in various aspects compared to the previous Gen7.5 (Haswell). In case of the GT1 version, the shader arrays called "subslice" have been reorganized and now offer 6 Execution Units (EUs) each. Two subslices form a "slice" for a total of 12 EUs. Combined with other improvements such as larger L1 caches and an optimized frontend, the integrated GPU has become faster and more efficient than its predecessor.

The HD Graphics (Broadwell) represents the low-end version of the Broadwell GPU family and consists of one slice with 12 EUs. Beyond that, there is also a mid-range variant (GT2, 24 EUs) as well as higher-end models (GT3/GT3e + eDRAM, 48 EUs).

All Broadwell GPUs support OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12 (FL 11_1). The video engine can now decode H.265 using both fixed function hardware as well as available GPU shaders. Up to three displays can be connected via DP 1.2/eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) or HDMI 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz). HDMI 2.0, however, is not supported.

Performance

Even though the HD Graphics (Broadwell) is clocked a bit lower, the performance should be clearly above the HD Graphics (Haswell) and similar to the HD Graphics 4000. Nevertheless, only a few games as of 2014/2015 will run fluently at (very) low settings, e.g. Dota 2 or Sims 4.

Power Consumption

Utilizing a new 14 nm process, the HD Graphics (Broadwell) can be found in ULV models (15 W) as well as regular dual core CPUs (37 W, not yet presented). The TDP is flexible and can be further reduced, which has a significant impact on performance.

HD Graphics Series

HD Graphics P530 compare 24 @ 0.35 - 1.05 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5600 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 1.05 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 6000 compare 48 @ 0.3 - 1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4600 compare 20 @ 0.2 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5500 compare 24 @ 0.3 - 0.95 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5000 compare 40 @ 0.2 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4400 compare 20 @ 0.2 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 5300 compare 24 @ 0.1 - 0.9 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4000 compare 16 @ 0.35 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Broadwell) 12 @ 0.1 - 0.85 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 4200 compare 20 @ 0.2 - 0.85 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Skylake) compare 12 @ 0.3 - 0.8 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) compare 16 @ 0.32 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Braswell) compare 16 @ 0.32 - 0.7 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) compare 12 @ 0.32 - 0.64 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Haswell) compare 10 @ 0.2 - 1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) compare 16 @ 0.2 - 0.6 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 3000 compare 12 @ 0.35 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2500 compare 6 @ 0.65 - 1.15 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) compare 6 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics 2000 compare 6 @ 0.85 - 1.35 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) compare 6 @ 0.35 - 1.1 GHz64/128 Bit
HD Graphics (Bay Trail) compare 4 @ 0.31 - 0.9 GHz32/64/128 Bit
CodenameBroadwell GT1
ArchitectureGen. 8 Broadwell
Pipelines12 - unified
Core Speed100 - 850 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12 (FL 11_1), OpenGL 4.3
technology14 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement05.01.2015
CPU in HD Graphics (Broadwell)GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Pentium 3825U2 x 1900 MHz, 15 W100 MHz850 MHz
Intel Celeron 3765U2 x 1900 MHz, 15 W300 MHz850 MHz
Intel Pentium 3805U2 x 1900 MHz, 15 W100 MHz800 MHz
min. - max.100 - 300 MHz800 - 850 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.2 pt (1%)
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

low 1024x768
15.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
8.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1366x768
29  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
20.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
50  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
23.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
16.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
13.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2014

F1 2014

2014
low 1024x768
34  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Sims 4

Sims 4

2014
low 1024x768
113.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
26.3  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
57.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
22.6  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
13.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
25.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.1  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
11.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
34.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
17.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
11.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
15.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11.4  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1024x768
43.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
31.5  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
23.9  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1024x768
38.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24.9  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
19.7  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Star Wars Battlefront15.38.5
FIFA 1638.120.6
World of Warships2920.8
Dirt Rally5013.5
Battlefield Hardline23.916.4
Dragon Age: Inquisition13.99.4
F1 20143424
Sims 4113.626.3
GRID: Autosport57.622.6
Metro: Last Light13.710.77
BioShock Infinite25.314.111.7
Tomb Raider34.717.711.7
Hitman: Absolution15.611.45.3
Counter-Strike: GO43.731.523.9
Diablo III38.424.919.7
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
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Notebook reviews with Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell) graphics card

Lenovo G70-80 80FF00H0GE Notebook Review

Lenovo G70-80 80FF00H0GE Notebook Review

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Intel Pentium 3825U | Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell) | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Acer Chromebook 15 CB5 Review

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5 Review

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Acer Aspire E5-573-P3YZ: Intel Pentium 3825U, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E5-573-P3YZ

Lenovo G70-80-80FF00A9GE: Intel Pentium 3805U, 17.30", 2.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo G70-80-80FF00A9GE

Acer Aspire E5-573-P9JW: Intel Pentium 3825U, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E5-573-P9JW

Toshiba Chromebook CB35-C3300: Intel Celeron 3215U, 13.30", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Chromebook CB35-C3300

Dell Chromebook 13-7310: Intel Celeron 3205U, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Dell Chromebook 13-7310

Lenovo Yoga 500-15-80N6001JGE: Intel Pentium 3805U, 15.60", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 500-15-80N6001JGE

Acer Chromebook C740-C3DY: Intel Celeron 3205U, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook C740-C3DY

Medion Akoya E7416T: Intel Pentium 3805U, 17.30", 3 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya E7416T

Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S: Intel Celeron 3205U, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S

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