Quadro FX 5600 vs RADEON HD6530D
Quadro FX 5600
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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 Quadro FX 5600 is positioned at rank 407 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 Quadro FX 5600
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. However, the Quadro FX 5600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 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 $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 406.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+406.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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 Quadro FX 5600 and RADEON HD6530D
Quadro FX 5600
The Quadro FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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 Quadro FX 5600 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 Quadro FX 5600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 532+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | 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 Quadro FX 5600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON HD6530D has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5600) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5600 draws 189W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The RADEON HD6530D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5600) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 186W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 2.9+4% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The RADEON HD6530D costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 406.7% better value. The RADEON HD6530D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $50-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 53.2+407% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #598 |
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