RADEON HD6530D vs GRID K180Q
RADEON HD6530D
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GRID K180Q is on rank 381, 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 GRID K180Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6530D.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $1,000), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 9862.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9862.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 GRID K180Q
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.
GRID K180Q
The GRID K180Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532 | 534 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6530D draws 186W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 19% difference. The RADEON HD6530D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-17% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9+21% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GRID K180Q launched at $1000 and now averages $1000. The RADEON HD6530D costs 99% less ($990 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 0.5 (GRID K180Q) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 10540% better value. The GRID K180Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-95% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-99% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+10540% | 0.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK104 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #595 |
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