GeForce 315 vs Radeon HD 6430M

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.

GeForce 315 vs Radeon HD 6430M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 315 vs Radeon HD 6430M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 315

2020

Why buy it

✅Radeon HD 6430M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 315 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 186W, a 166W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6430M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Radeon HD 6430M

2011

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌830% higher power demand at 186W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 6430M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 315 instead at 196 vs 193, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 315 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 315 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon HD 6430M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 315 vs Radeon HD 6430M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 315

The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.

Radeon HD 6430M

The Radeon HD 6430M 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: 193 points. Launch price was $180.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 315 scores 196 and the Radeon HD 6430M reaches 193 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6430M uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6430M). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6430M).

Feature	GeForce 315	Radeon HD 6430M
G3D Mark Score	196+2%	193
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 3
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	1.92 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	240 KB	320 KB+33%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 315 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6430M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 315	Radeon HD 6430M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6430M carries 1 GB. Radeon HD 6430M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 315 and System on the Radeon HD 6430M.

Feature	GeForce 315	Radeon HD 6430M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the Radeon HD 6430M's 186W — a 161.2% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6430M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 315	Radeon HD 6430M
TDP	20W-89%	186W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	9.8+880%	1.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315 (2020 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce 315	Radeon HD 6430M
MSRP	$0	—
Codename	GP107	Cayman
Release	February 10 2020	December 1 2011
Ranking	#597	#598

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