Mobility Radeon HD 530v vs GeForce Go 7900 GS
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 GeForce Go 7900 GS is on rank 383, so the GeForce Go 7900 GS 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 GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GS 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v and GeForce Go 7900 GS
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.
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v scores 175 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS reaches 178 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 175 | 178+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+4% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce Go 7900 GS has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v draws 50W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 5.9+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 530v | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Broadway | N14P-GT |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #616 |
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