Mobility Radeon HD 530v vs FirePro 2460
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v is positioned at rank 554 and the FirePro 2460 is on rank 353, so the FirePro 2460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2460.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The FirePro 2460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v and FirePro 2460
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 175 points.
FirePro 2460
The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v scores 175 and the FirePro 2460 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 2460 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 512 (FirePro 2460). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 175+3% | 170 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+46% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2460 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 11 (FirePro 2460). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v draws 50W versus the FirePro 2460's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 350W (FirePro 2460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+52% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2460 launched at $180 and now averages $10. The FirePro 2460 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 17.0 (FirePro 2460) — the FirePro 2460 offers 45.3% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-73% | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.7 | 17.0+45% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #732 |
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