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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 630M is on rank 147, 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 630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 630M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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
The RADEON HD6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD6530D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 257.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+257.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON HD6530D and GeForce GT 630M
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 630M
The GeForce GT 630M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 521 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the GeForce GT 630M reaches 521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 630M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 630M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532+2% | 521 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+163% | 0.7296 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 630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 630M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630M 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 630M) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 630M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D) vs No (GeForce GT 630M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 630M's 45W — a 122.1% difference. The GeForce GT 630M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 630M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 11.6+300% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6530D costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 257% better value. The GeForce GT 630M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-71% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+257% | 14.9 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #598 | #828 |
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