FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6530D
FirePro 3D V3750
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Radeon HD 6530D
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V3750 is positioned at rank 307 and the Radeon HD 6530D is on rank 185, so the Radeon HD 6530D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6530D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6530D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3750 and Radeon HD 6530D
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Radeon HD 6530D
The Radeon HD 6530D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 337 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the Radeon HD 6530D reaches 337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341+1% | 337 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+81% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3750 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6530D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6530D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6530D) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 11 (Radeon HD 6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 6530D's 186W — a 38.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6530D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 186W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.8+50% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6530D costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 33.7 (Radeon HD 6530D) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 147.8% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.6 | 33.7+148% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cayman |
| Release | January 18 2014 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #423 | #598 |
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