Radeon HD8530M
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon HD8530M vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD8530M

2012Core: 675 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The Radeon HD8530M is positioned at rank #215 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8530M

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
92%
#205
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
443%
#207
402%
#208
401%
#212
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
364%
#213
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
362%
#215
Radeon HD8530M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
99%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
96%
#222
95%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
91%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD8530M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1505.9% 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 HD8530M.

InsightRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1505.9%)
Leading raw performance (+1505.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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 HD8530M and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD8530M

The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD8530M scores 490 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1505.9%. The Radeon HD8530M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD8530M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8530M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
490
7,869+1506%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.864 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+245%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
56+40%
L1 Cache
160 KB
896 KB+460%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD8530M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD8530M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
128 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD8530M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD8530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD8530M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
40W-47%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
12.3
104.9+753%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD8530MGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
Heathrow
TU117
Release
April 24 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#787
#323