Radeon HD 6530D vs FirePro RG220

Radeon HD 6530D

2011Core: 750 MHz

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6530D

186

337

+0.6%

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

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. The Radeon HD 6530D is positioned at rank #185 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6530D

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1076%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1034%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1022%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1020%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1018%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1012%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1000%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

996%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

987%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

984%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

972%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

970%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

953%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

952%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

92%

#170

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1187%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

99%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

98%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

97%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

96%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

92%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro RG220.

Insight	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6530D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)

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.

Radeon HD 6530D Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6530D and FirePro RG220

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.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6530D scores 337 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score	337	335
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.92 TFLOPS+52%	1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 10.1 (FirePro RG220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
DirectX	11+9%	10.1
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs None (FirePro RG220). Decoder: UVD 3 vs None.

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
Encoder	UVD 3	None
Decoder	UVD 3	None

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6530D draws 186W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 21.4% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6530D	FirePro RG220
TDP	186W	150W-19%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	1.8	2.2+22%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the FirePro RG220 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 6530D costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 16.8 (FirePro RG220) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 100.6% better value. The FirePro RG220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).