Mobility Radeon HD 5570 vs RADEON HD6530D
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is positioned at rank 431 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570
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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5570.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD6530D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅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 5570 and RADEON HD6530D
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 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: 525 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 525 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 532+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 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: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 draws 50W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+262% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The RADEON HD6530D costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 102.3% better value. The RADEON HD6530D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | 53.2+102% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cayman |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #598 |
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