RADEON HD6530D vs Radeon R5 330
RADEON HD6530D
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Radeon R5 330
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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 Radeon R5 330 is on rank 435, 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 Radeon R5 330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon R5 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON HD6530D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | 📏 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 $45), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 357.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+357.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Radeon R5 330
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.
Radeon R5 330
The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the Radeon R5 330 reaches 523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6530D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R5 330 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 384 (Radeon R5 330). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532+2% | 523 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+144% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD6530D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 330 has 2 GB. The Radeon R5 330 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 330). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (FL 11_1)+7% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6530D draws 186W versus the Radeon R5 330's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (Radeon R5 330). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 10.5+262% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 and now averages $45. The RADEON HD6530D costs 77.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 358.6% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-38% | $81 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-78% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+359% | 11.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | Weston |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #598 | #873 |
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