Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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Mobility Radeon HD 530v

AMD

G3D Mark

175

MSRP

$49

AVG Price

$15

January 7 2010
50 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

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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.

Overview

The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 175 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 530v

#625
111%
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109%
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108%
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#629
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107%
#630
107%
#631
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107%
#632
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#633
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105%
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104%
#635
104%
#636
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103%
#637
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102%
#638
102%
#639
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101%
#640
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#641
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100%
#642
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97%
#643
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97%
#644
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96%
#645
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95%
#646
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95%
#647
95%
#648
93%
#649
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
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92%
#650
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MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
91%
#651
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
91%
#652
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
91%
#653
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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89%
#654
GeForce 9800M GS
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89%
#655
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88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 530v specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 530v scores 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Broadway), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.12 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score175
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameBroadway
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency700 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.12 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second28.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count1,040 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#846
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 530v supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 530v draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $49), the Mobility Radeon HD 530v delivers 12 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #846 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 530v
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$49
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#846
Release DateJanuary 7 2010
Release Year2010

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs16
TMUs40
Vram1 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
Core Clock700 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units800
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count1,040 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate28.00
Manufacturing Process40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)50 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.12 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameBroadway
ArchitectureTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
Release DateJanuary 7 2010
Performance Ranking Position846

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