Radeon RX 560X vs HD Graphics 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics 530 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 530.

Insight	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 560X 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.

Radeon RX 560X Benchmark Check

HD Graphics 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560X and HD Graphics 530

Radeon RX 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.

HD Graphics 530

The HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the HD Graphics 530 reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the HD Graphics 530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 192 (HD Graphics 530). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.3648 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 530). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
G3D Mark Score	3,340	3,311
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	1024+433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS+616%	0.3648 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1275 MHz+34%	950 MHz
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	64+167%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 530 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the HD Graphics 530's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 1W (HD Graphics 530). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	44.5	220.7+396%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the HD Graphics 530 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics 530 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs Infinity (HD Graphics 530) — the HD Graphics 530 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	HD Graphics 530
MSRP	$129	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$40	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	83.5	Infinity
Codename	Polaris 21	Skylake GT2
Release	April 11 2018	September 1 2015
Ranking	#556	#887