GeForce GT 635M
VS
RADEON HD6530D

GeForce GT 635M vs RADEON HD6530D

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 635M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

RADEON HD6530D

2011Core: 750 MHz

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 GT 635M is positioned at rank 138 and the RADEON HD6530D is on rank 117, so the RADEON HD6530D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
96%
#128
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
302%
#130
273%
#131
273%
#135
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
248%
#136
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
246%
#138
GeForce GT 635M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
100%
#145
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP: $229|Avg: $65
97%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
96%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6530D

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
682%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
655%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
647%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
646%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
645%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
641%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
633%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
631%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
625%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
623%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
616%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
614%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
603%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
603%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
93%
#102
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
752%
#117
RADEON HD6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
99%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
97%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
97%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
93%
#127
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
93%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
92%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% 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 RADEON HD6530D.

InsightGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M 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 635M and RADEON HD6530D

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 635M

The GeForce GT 635M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 540 points.

AMD

RADEON HD6530D

The RADEON HD6530D 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: 532 points. Launch price was $180.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 635M scores 540 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635M is built on Kepler while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
G3D Mark Score
540+2%
532
Architecture
Kepler
TeraScale 3
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
1.92 TFLOPS+163%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L1 Cache
32 KB
320 KB+900%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
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)

The GeForce GT 635M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON HD6530D has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 635M) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB+200%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
DirectX
11.0
11.2+2%
Max Displays
2
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M) vs UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 3.0.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
Encoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
UVD 3.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
UVD 3.0
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 635M draws 45W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 122.1% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 635M) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
TDP
45W-76%
186W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
12.0+314%
2.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 635M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRADEON HD6530D
MSRP
$50
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
GK107
Cayman
Release
March 22 2012
December 1 2011
Ranking
#828
#598