Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) vs GeForce GT 710

Speed and memory

In our performance index the Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) scores 0.9 and the GeForce GT 710 scores 0.8, which makes the Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) about 13% faster. That is a visible but modest gap, usually 5 to 10 fps in a game that runs at 60.

The Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) has shared GB of video memory and the GeForce GT 710 has 1 GB. That is a small difference and unlikely to decide anything.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Red Dead Redemption 2 (4 against 2 fps), and the smallest is in Fortnite (13 against 12 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) is rated at 15 W and the GeForce GT 710 at 19 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 450 W for the first and 450 W for the second. The power draw is close enough that cooling and noise will be similar.

We do not have launch prices for both cards, so we cannot compare value. Check current listings for both.

Which one to buy

Choose the Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) if you want the faster card, and you can accept 0 GB of memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the GeForce GT 710 if the price gap matters more than the 13% speed difference, and you value the extra video memory. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.