GeForce 9200 vs Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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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 GeForce 9200 is positioned at rank 562 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, so the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9200 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 530v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.2%) |
| 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 9200 and Mobility Radeon HD 530v
GeForce 9200
The GeForce 9200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 175 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 175+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 800+213% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+120% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 9200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200 draws 16W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 103% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-68% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+200% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (GeForce 9200) vs 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 4.5% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 11.7+4% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 25 2016 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #864 | #846 |
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