Radeon R9 A375 vs Radeon 530

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 R9 A375 is positioned at rank #83 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 R9 A375

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

347%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

333%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

330%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

329%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

328%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

326%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

322%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

321%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

318%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

317%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

313%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

313%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

307%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

307%

#68

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

383%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

70%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

69%

#83

Radeon R9 A375

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#85

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

95%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

85%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

77%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

74%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

70%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

68%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

66%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 A375.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Radeon R9 A375 Benchmark Check

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 A375 and Radeon 530

Radeon R9 A375

The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 points.

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 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: 1,037 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 A375 scores 1,024 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 A375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
G3D Mark Score	1,024	1,037+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1024 MHz+11%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 A375) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 A375 draws 30W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 A375) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	Radeon 530
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	34.1+65%	20.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 A375 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the Radeon 530 offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).