GeForce 810A vs GeForce GT 530
GeForce 810A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the GeForce GT 530 is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 530
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 810A.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 810A and GeForce GT 530
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
GeForce GT 530
The GeForce GT 530 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 662 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the GeForce GT 530 reaches 662 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 530 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 768 (GeForce GT 530). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1188 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 662+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 768+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.825 TFLOPS+210% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1188 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 48+200% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 288 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 810A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 530 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 530 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 530). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 810A) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 530). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 530).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 530's 90W — a 92.7% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 250W (GeForce GT 530). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-63% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8+168% | 7.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 530 launched at $100 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 33.1 (GeForce GT 530) — the GeForce GT 530 offers 0.9% better value. The GeForce GT 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 33.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM206 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #425 |
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