Radeon R5 330 vs RADEON HD6530D
Radeon R5 330
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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 R5 330 is positioned at rank 435 and the RADEON HD6530D is on rank 117, 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 R5 330
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6530D
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 R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+357.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 R5 330 and RADEON HD6530D
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 330 scores 523 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 330 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 330) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 523 | 532+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+144% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON HD6530D has 512 MB. 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: 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 330) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 330 draws 50W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 330) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+262% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The RADEON HD6530D costs 77.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) vs 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 358.6% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $81 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $10-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.6 | 53.2+359% |
| Codename | Weston | Cayman |
| Release | April 18 2017 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #873 | #598 |
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