Radeon HD 6530D vs Mobility Radeon HD 565v
Radeon HD 6530D
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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 Radeon HD 6530D is positioned at rank 185 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v is on rank 554, 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 HD 6530D
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 565v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6530D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 90.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+90.9%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6530D and Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v 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: 353 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6530D scores 337 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 565v).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 337 | 353+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6530D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Radeon HD 6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6530D draws 186W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 565v's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 7.1+294% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v launched at $99 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 17.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 91.5% better value. The Radeon HD 6530D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-49% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7+91% | 17.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | Broadway |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #598 | #846 |
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