GRID RTX6000-2Q vs GeForce GT 530

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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce GT 530 is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 530 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 530

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1096%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1053%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1040%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1039%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1037%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1031%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1018%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1014%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1005%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1002%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

990%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

988%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

970%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

969%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

#174

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1208%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

98%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

97%

#193

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

97%

#194

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

94%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

92%

#201

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

90%

#202

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $1,500), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 7468.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7468.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-2Q and GeForce GT 530

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-2Q scores 656 and the GeForce GT 530 reaches 662 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 530 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 768 (GeForce GT 530). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1188 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
G3D Mark Score	656	662
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+164%	1.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1188 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+167%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-2Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 530 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 530 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 530) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 530's 90W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 250W (GeForce GT 530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	GeForce GT 530
TDP	225W	90W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	2.9	7.4+155%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GT 530 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 530 costs 98.7% less ($1480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 33.1 (GeForce GT 530) — the GeForce GT 530 offers 8175% better value.