NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 OEM

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 OEM is a Fermi-architecture GPU from the GeForce 500 generation, built by TSMC on a 40 nm process. The chip is designated GF108 and contains 585 million transistors on a 116 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 5.0M / mm². In the database, this card has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50 among all GPUs. Its nearest-rival list is also empty, so the analysis below relies on the part’s recorded specifications rather than on logged performance comparisons.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 530 OEM’s compute block is built around 96 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 4 ROPs. Those resources produce a pixel rate of 2.800 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 11.20 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is listed at 268.8 GFLOPS. No base or boost clocks are recorded in the database; the only clock data present belongs to the memory subsystem, which runs at 900 MHz with an effective data rate of 1800 Mbps. The memory configuration is 1024 MB of DDR3 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth.

The database does not contain any benchmark scores for this card. The benchmarks field is empty, the average benchmark score is listed as 0, and the nearestRivals array contains no entries. Because no rival scores or deltaPct values are present, no exact percentage deltas can be computed for the GT 530 OEM. The only global position metric is the percentileVsAllGpus value of 50, which places the card exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs in the database. That midpoint position, however, is not corroborated by any measured performance entries.

The raw throughput figures frame what this card can physically do. A memory bandwidth of 28.80 GB/s and an FP32 rate of 268.8 GFLOPS are the hard ceilings of this configuration. The 128-bit DDR3 interface and the 4-ROP pixel pipeline suggest that pixel-heavy workloads will be limited more by fill rate than by shader count alone. The texture rate of 11.20 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 2.800 GPixel/s point to a part intended for modest rasterization, not for demanding modern rendering.

Who Should Consider It

The GT 530 OEM belongs in systems where the priority is a working display output rather than high-end acceleration. Its output stack is 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3a, and 1x VGA, which provides connection flexibility for a range of monitors. The 1024 MB memory capacity and 28.80 GB/s bandwidth target low-resolution rendering and moderate texture loads. The 268.8 GFLOPS FP32 rate and the 2.800 GPixel/s pixel rate mean that lower detail settings and conservative resolutions will be necessary for any 3D workload.

There is no benchmark data in the database to validate a specific settings recommendation. The percentile rank of 50, paired with an average score of 0, leaves the performance position unresolved. The card’s release date of 2011-05-13 and its end-of-life production status indicate a legacy-oriented product. Users considering this card should expect a basic desktop experience consistent with its GeForce 500 generation roots rather than a high-settings gaming part. The 50 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU make it easy to fit into low-power desktop builds. The single-slot width and 145 mm / 5.7 inch length also keep the physical footprint small. For applications that use DirectX 12 (11_0) or OpenGL 4.6, the feature list is present, but the hardware’s limited fill rates and memory bandwidth will constrain heavy use.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The GT 530 OEM has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores in its database record. There is therefore no dedicated ray tracing acceleration and no tensor-core compute path. The API list is DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6; Vulkan is not listed. That makes the documented feature set narrow for modern APIs. The display outputs are 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3a, and 1x VGA, with HDMI 1.3a as the newest display standard listed. The bus interface is PCIe 2.0 x16.

The card’s feature set is otherwise defined by its Fermi-era geometry. The graphics pipeline consists of 96 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 4 ROPs. Those units drive a pixel rate of 2.800 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 11.20 GTexel/s. The memory subsystem is 1024 MB of DDR3 on a 128-bit bus with a 900 MHz memory clock, an effective data rate of 1800 Mbps, and a bandwidth of 28.80 GB/s. The absence of RT cores and tensor cores means ray-traced effects and tensor-heavy workloads would have no dedicated hardware path in this card’s recorded capabilities.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array for the GeForce GT 530 OEM is empty. As a result, there are no rival names, scores, or deltaPct values to present, and no direct percentage advantages or deficits can be computed from the database record. The only global position metric is the percentileVsAllGpus value of 50, which places the card at the midpoint of the database’s tracked GPU population. However, the average benchmark score is 0 and the benchmark array is empty, so this midpoint ranking is not supported by a measured performance result.

In terms of product lineage, the predecessor field names the GeForce 400 family and the successor field names the GeForce 600 family, placing the GT 530 OEM in the GeForce 500 generation. The architecture is Fermi, the chip is GF108, and the manufacturing details are 40 nm TSMC with 585 million transistors on a 116 mm² die. The 50th percentile ranking, if taken at face value, would put the card exactly in the middle of all GPUs in the database, but the empty benchmark data means no rival-specific comparison should be inferred. Without nearestRivals entries, the database cannot support any statement such as “ahead of a rival by a given percent.” The only numerical context available from the record is the 50th percentile and the zero average benchmark score.

Power and Cooling

The GT 530 OEM is rated at a 50 W TDP, and the suggested power supply in the database is 250 W. No power connectors are listed, so installation does not require connecting supplementary power cables to the card. The slot width is single-slot, and the card’s length is 145 mm / 5.7 inches. The PCIe 2.0 x16 bus interface is the only board connection listed. The memory operates at 900 MHz with an effective data rate of 1800 Mbps, and total memory bandwidth is 28.80 GB/s.

The 40 nm TSMC process and 585 million transistor count provide the architectural context for the 50 W TDP. A single-slot bracket and a 250 W power supply suggestion are the only system-level constraints in the record. With no auxiliary power connector needed, the GPU can be installed without regard for available PCIe power cables. The card’s compact single-slot profile and modest power envelope make it a low-complexity option for basic systems. The output area includes 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3a, and 1x VGA, so the physical footprint is limited to one slot and a 145 mm / 5.7 inch length. These figures combine to make the GT 530 OEM a low-power, easily installed card for straightforward desktop use.