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Radeon HD 6630M
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Radeon R8 M535DX
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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 6630M is positioned at rank 81 and the Radeon R8 M535DX is on rank 498, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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 6630M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 R8 M535DX.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6630M and Radeon R8 M535DX
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M 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: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Radeon R8 M535DX
The Radeon R8 M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 670 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6630M scores 685 and the Radeon R8 M535DX reaches 670 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6630M is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R8 M535DX uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685+2% | 670 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+43% | 896 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6630M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M535DX has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6630M draws 186W versus the Radeon R8 M535DX's 30W — a 144.4% difference. The Radeon R8 M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 22.3+503% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R8 M535DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | Cayman | — |
| Release | December 1 2011 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #598 | #800 |
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