FirePro V5800 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM
FirePro V5800
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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.
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. The FirePro V5800 is positioned at rank 269 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 430 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $15), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 16.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($13) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5800 and Radeon R5 430 OEM
FirePro V5800
The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.
Radeon R5 430 OEM
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM).
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,184 | 1,200+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+84% | 0.599 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The FirePro V5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 50W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 59°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0 | 24.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 13.3% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.9 (FirePro V5800) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 17% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $13-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.9 | 92.3+17% |
| Codename | Juniper | Oland |
| Release | April 26 2010 | June 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #780 | #874 |
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