Article ID: 000035848 Content Type: Maintenance & Performance Last Reviewed: 05/19/2022

4K Videos Lag on Intel HD Graphics 520

Environment

Ultra-Low powered (15W TDP) Skylake processors such as Core i7-6600U and Core i7-6500U

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Expected behavior of HEVC video files being played on Intel HD Graphics 520.

Description

Low FPS and lag when playing any 4K video file using:

  • Windows Movies & TV
  • VLC
  • MPC-HC
  • K-Lite Codec Pack to PotPlayer
  • Youtube in vp9 format
Resolution

Ultra-low powered processors (i.e 15W TDP) with Intel HD Graphics 520 use a hybrid HEVC 10bit decoder that it may reach up to 4K 15Mbps 24 fps, thus is expected behavior to see lag on some HEVC media that goes above these specifications.

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