GeForce GT 530 vs Radeon HD 6630M
GeForce GT 530
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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 530 is positioned at rank 189 and the Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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 530
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 530 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 530 and Radeon HD 6630M
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.
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M 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: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 530 scores 662 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 530 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 530) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 662 | 685+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB | 320 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 530 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 530 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 530) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the GeForce GT 530 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 530 draws 90W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 69.6% difference. The GeForce GT 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 530) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-52% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.4+100% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GM206 | Cayman |
| Release | August 20 2015 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #425 | #598 |
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