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 Radeon HD 6530D 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: 337 points. Launch price was $180.

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.

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 HD 6530D

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106%

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92%

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91%

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89%

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88%

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87%

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85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 6530D across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 6530D specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6530D scores 337 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 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.92 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	337
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Cayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	750 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.92 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	60.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#598

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6530D is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 6530D 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 11— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Dual Graphics

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6530D draws 186 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
TDPPower consumption under load	186 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $50), the Radeon HD 6530D delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #598 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 6530D
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#598
Release Date	December 1 2011
Release Year	2011

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

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ROPs	32
TMUs	80
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	750 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1280
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	2,640 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	60.00
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	186 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.92 TFLOPS