RADEON HD6530D vs GeForce GT 635M
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 635M is on rank 138, 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 635M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% 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 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| 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 (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M 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 635M
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 635M
The GeForce GT 635M 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: 540 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the GeForce GT 635M reaches 540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 635M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 635M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532 | 540+2% |
| 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 635M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 635M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 200% 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 635M) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| 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 635M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D) vs PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP4).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6530D draws 186W versus the GeForce GT 635M's 45W — a 122.1% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 635M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 12.0+314% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 635M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #598 | #828 |
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