GeForce GTS 250M vs RADEON HD6530D
GeForce GTS 250M
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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 GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the RADEON HD6530D is on rank 117, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 250M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑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 HD6530D 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250M and RADEON HD6530D
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
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 GTS 250M scores 520 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250M is built on Fermi while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 532+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1280+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+219% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | 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)
The GeForce GTS 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON HD6530D has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 54.8% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-43% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+69% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6530D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GF106 | Cayman |
| Release | September 13 2010 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #791 | #598 |
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