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Intel HD Graphics 4600

Intel HD Graphics 4600

The Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2) is a processor graphics card included in some of the Haswell processors of 2013. The base clock can be automatically overclocked using Turbo Boost technology.
Depending on the processor model, the base and turbo clock rates may differ greatly resulting in varying graphics performance between CPU models.

In comparison to the HD 4000, the graphics core has been modified extensively. The GPU supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and OpenGL 4.0. It also features an improved decoder for 4K videos and the fast Quick Sync encoder.

According to Intel benchmarks in 3DMark 11, the HD Graphics 4600 will be up to 60 percent faster than the previous HD 4000. In our gaming benchmarks, however, the improvement was only about 30 percent. This performance boost is achieved by architectural improvements and an increased number of execution units: The GT2 version integrates 20 EUs, compared to 16 EUs for the old HD 4000. Thus, the HD 4600 not only matches some dedicated GPUs such as the GeForce GT 620M/630M, but also competes with the fastest integrated AMD GPUs like the Radeon HD 8650G.

Due to the 22nm 3D Tri-Gate production process, power consumption should be relatively low. The HD Graphics 4600 can be found on dual- and quad-core Haswell models in the 37 - 57 Watt TDP range.

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 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) compare 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
CodenameHaswell GT2
ArchitectureGen. 7.5 Haswell
Pipelines20 - unified
Core Speed200 - 1350 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64/128 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 11.1, Shader 5.0, OpenGL 4.0
technology22 nm
FeaturesQuickSync
Date of Announcement01.06.2013
CPU in HD Graphics 4600GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Core i7-4790K4 x 4000 MHz, 88 W350 MHz1250 MHz
Intel Core i7-47904 x 3600 MHz, 84 W350 MHz1200 MHz
Intel Core i7-4770K4 x 3500 MHz, 84 W400 MHz1200 MHz
min. - max.200 - 400 MHz900 - 1350 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.3 pt (1%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 3322     avg: 5276     median: 5040.5 (5%)     max: 7233 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 3892     avg: 5865     median: 5613 (1%)     max: 7536 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 432     avg: 650     median: 592.5 (1%)     max: 904 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 499     avg: 703     median: 635.5 (1%)     max: 978 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 31725     avg: 47455     median: 48631 (6%)     max: 64426 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 655     avg: 1060     median: 1041 (1%)     max: 1464 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 572     avg: 926     median: 910.5 (1%)     max: 1258 Points
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. total
min: 3077     avg: 4802     median: 5203 (2%)     max: 6304 Points
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX
min: 2504     avg: 3860     median: 4132 (2%)     max: 5041 Points
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 4468     avg: 6795     median: 7362 (10%)     max: 8819 Points
Unigine Heaven 3.0 - Unigine Heaven 3.0 DX 11
min: 13.5     avg: 14.4     median: 14.4 (5%)     max: 15.2 fps
Unigine Heaven 3.0 - Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
min: 15.2     avg: 15.5     median: 15.5 (7%)     max: 15.8 fps
SPECviewperf 11
specvp11 snx-01 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 snx-01
min: 2.26     avg: 2.4     median: 2.4 (1%)     max: 2.64 fps
specvp11 tcvis-02 +
specvp11 sw-02 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 sw-02
min: 11.97     avg: 13.3     median: 13.4 (10%)     max: 14.48 fps
specvp11 proe-05 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 proe-05
min: 2.26     avg: 2.5     median: 2.5 (3%)     max: 2.69 fps
specvp11 maya-03 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 maya-03
min: 10.22     avg: 14.8     median: 15.2 (11%)     max: 18.57 fps
specvp11 lightwave-01 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 lightwave-01
min: 14.77     avg: 17.8     median: 18.2 (20%)     max: 20.05 fps
specvp11 ensight-04 +
SPECviewperf 11 - specvp11 ensight-04
min: 1.94     avg: 2.3     median: 2.4 (1%)     max: 2.47 fps
specvp11 catia-03 +
SPECviewperf 12
specvp12 sw-03 +
SPECviewperf 12 - specvp12 sw-03
2 fps (1%)
specvp12 snx-02 +
specvp12 showcase-01 +
specvp12 mediacal-01 +
specvp12 maya-04 +
specvp12 energy-01 +
specvp12 creo-01 +
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 Gaming graphics
min: 6.5     avg: 6.6     median: 6.5 (82%)     max: 6.7 Points
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 5784     avg: 7238     median: 7168.5 (5%)     max: 9402 points
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 12.85     avg: 20.3     median: 20.7 (7%)     max: 33.19 fps
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 17.03     avg: 20.9     median: 18.8 (1%)     max: 33.96 fps
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit
min: 63.3     avg: 92.9     median: 98 (98%)     max: 99.6 %
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Room GPU
min: 166     avg: 197     median: 185 (1%)     max: 252 Samples/s
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Sala GPU
min: 262     avg: 305.5     median: 284.5 (0%)     max: 391 Samples/s
- 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.

New World

New World

2021
low 1280x720
6.6  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
27.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
med. 1920x1080
13.8  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Additional Benchmarks
Low Preset 1920x1080
15.7
Days Gone

Days Gone

2021
low 1280x720
7.1 (!)  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
14.3  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra 1920x1080
8.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
11  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
8.3  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
8.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
low 1280x720
9.7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
med. 1920x1080
5.6  fps    + Compare