RADEON HD6530D vs Radeon R5 M255
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 Radeon R5 M255 is on rank 553, 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 M255
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M255 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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 $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+193.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 M255
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 M255
The Radeon R5 M255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 543 points. Launch price was $799.99.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6530D scores 532 and the Radeon R5 M255 reaches 543 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 Radeon R5 M255 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 640 (Radeon R5 M255). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 532 | 543+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+62% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M255 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M255 offers 700% 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 (Radeon R5 M255) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| 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 12 (Radeon R5 M255). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12+7% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R5 M255). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6530D draws 186W versus the Radeon R5 M255's 75W — a 85.1% difference. The Radeon R5 M255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6530D) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M255). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 7.2+148% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The RADEON HD6530D costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) vs 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 193.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M255 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD6530D | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+194% | 18.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Venus |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #598 | #851 |
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