GeForce GT 325M 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 GT 325M is positioned at rank 274 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, so the GeForce GT 325M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 325M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 325M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GT 325M and Mobility Radeon HD 530v
GeForce GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 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 GT 325M scores 170 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 325M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 325M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 175+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+49% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_1)+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 3.3+3% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 325M draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 325M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 3.5+3% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (GeForce GT 325M) vs 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 37.6% better value. The GeForce GT 325M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.5 | 11.7+38% |
| Codename | GK107 | Broadway |
| Release | June 25 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #726 | #846 |
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