Radeon 3015e vs Radeon HD 6530D
Radeon 3015e
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Radeon HD 6530D
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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 Radeon 3015e is positioned at rank 414 and the Radeon HD 6530D is on rank 185, so the Radeon HD 6530D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6530D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3015e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6530D.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 370.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+370.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 Radeon 3015e and Radeon HD 6530D
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.
Radeon HD 6530D
The Radeon HD 6530D 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: 337 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 3015e scores 351 and the Radeon HD 6530D reaches 337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3015e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 351+4% | 337 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+54% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e) vs 11 (Radeon HD 6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+9% | 11 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6530D's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0+289% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6530D costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 33.7 (Radeon HD 6530D) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 368.1% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 33.7+368% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Cayman |
| Release | May 13 2019 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #757 | #598 |
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