Radeon HD 6530D vs Radeon R5 235
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 HD 6530D is positioned at rank 185 and the Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, 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 Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 391.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+391.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon R5 235
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.
Radeon R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6530D scores 337 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 337 | 336 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+300% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+191% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+300% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon HD 6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6530D draws 186W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 144.4% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 11.2+522% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 6530D costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (Radeon HD 6530D) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon HD 6530D offers 388.4% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6530D | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7+388% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Cayman | Jet |
| Release | December 1 2011 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #598 | #922 |
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