Radeon R8 M535DX vs Radeon HD 6630M
Radeon R8 M535DX
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Radeon HD 6630M
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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 R8 M535DX is positioned at rank 498 and the Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M535DX.
| Insight | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M 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 R8 M535DX and Radeon HD 6630M
Radeon R8 M535DX
The Radeon R8 M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 670 points.
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M 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: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R8 M535DX scores 670 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M535DX is built on GCN while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 670 | 685+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1280+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R8 M535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R8 M535DX draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 144.4% difference. The Radeon R8 M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+503% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R8 M535DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | — | Cayman |
| Release | June 4 2014 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #800 | #598 |
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