RADEON HD6530D vs GeForce GT 435M
RADEON HD6530D
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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 HD6530D is positioned at rank 117 and the GeForce GT 435M is on rank 204, so the RADEON HD6530D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6530D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 435M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 435M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6530D.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 435M 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 HD6530D and GeForce GT 435M
RADEON HD6530D
The RADEON HD6530D 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: 532 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce GT 435M
The GeForce GT 435M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the GeForce GT 435M reaches 536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 435M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 435M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 435M).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532 | 536 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+355% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON HD6530D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 435M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 435M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 435M) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| 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: 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 435M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D) vs No (GeForce GT 435M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6530D draws 186W versus the GeForce GT 435M's 45W — a 122.1% difference. The GeForce GT 435M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 435M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 11.9+310% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 435M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #857 |
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