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Radeon HD 7450M
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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 7450M is positioned at rank 328 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 HD 7450M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7450M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6530D 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 7450M and Radeon HD 6530D
Radeon HD 7450M
The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 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 HD 7450M scores 330 and the Radeon HD 6530D reaches 337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6530D). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6530D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 337+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+122% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | 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)
The Radeon HD 7450M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6530D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6530D) — the Radeon HD 6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450M draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 6530D's 186W — a 129.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6530D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-78% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3+361% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon HD 6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Cayman |
| Release | April 24 2012 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #787 | #598 |
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