FirePro RG220 vs Radeon HD 6530D

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Radeon HD 6530D

2011Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

337

+0.6%

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6530D

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1076%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1034%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1022%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1020%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1018%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1012%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1000%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

996%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

987%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

984%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

972%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

970%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

953%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

952%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

92%

#170

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1187%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

99%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

98%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

97%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

96%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

92%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro RG220.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅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.

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6530D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and Radeon HD 6530D

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the Radeon HD 6530D reaches 337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D).

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
G3D Mark Score	335	337
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.92 TFLOPS+52%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro RG220	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 11 (Radeon HD 6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
DirectX	10.1	11+9%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D). Decoder: None vs UVD 3.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
Encoder	None	UVD 3
Decoder	None	UVD 3

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6530D's 186W — a 21.4% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 6530D
TDP	150W-19%	186W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	2.2+22%	1.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6530D costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 33.7 (Radeon HD 6530D) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 100.6% better value. The FirePro RG220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).