
GeForce GT 820M vs RADEON HD6530D

GeForce GT 820M
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RADEON HD6530D
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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 GT 820M is positioned at rank 134 and the RADEON HD6530D is on rank 117, so the RADEON HD6530D 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 820M
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6530D.
| Insight | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 820M 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 820M and RADEON HD6530D

GeForce GT 820M
The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.

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 820M scores 542 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 820M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 820M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 542+2% | 532 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.659 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+80% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GT 820M) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON HD6530D) — the GeForce GT 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 820M) vs UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 820M draws 100W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 60.1% difference. The GeForce GT 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 820M) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-46% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4+86% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 820M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GM204 | Cayman |
| Release | October 7 2014 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #344 | #598 |
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