GeForce 810A vs Radeon R5 M430
GeForce 810A
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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 GeForce 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the Radeon R5 M430 is on rank 431, so the Radeon R5 M430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M430.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 810A and Radeon R5 M430
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Radeon R5 M430
The Radeon R5 M430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the Radeon R5 M430 reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 M430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 649 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 320+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.6592 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+12% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 20+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M430) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8+128% | 8.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) — the GeForce 810A offers 0.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 32.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Jet |
| Release | July 22 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #832 | #922 |
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