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GeForce 920MX
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Radeon R7 430
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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 920MX is positioned at rank 360 and the Radeon R7 430 is on rank 99, so the Radeon R7 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920MX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920MX.
| Insight | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 Radeon R7 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $54), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 269.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+269.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($54) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920MX and Radeon R7 430
GeForce 920MX
The GeForce 920MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,064 points.
Radeon R7 430
The Radeon R7 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,093 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920MX scores 1,064 and the Radeon R7 430 reaches 1,093 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920MX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920MX) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 430). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920MX) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 430). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,064 | 1,093+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1024+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+293% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz+2% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 920MX) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 430) — the GeForce 920MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920MX draws 16W versus the Radeon R7 430's 100W — a 144.8% difference. The GeForce 920MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920MX) vs 300W (Radeon R7 430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-84% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 66.5+510% | 10.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $54, while the Radeon R7 430 launched at $79 and now averages $15. The Radeon R7 430 costs 72.2% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.7 (GeForce 920MX) vs 72.9 (Radeon R7 430) — the Radeon R7 430 offers 270.1% better value. The GeForce 920MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 920MX | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $79-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $54 | $15-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7 | 72.9+270% |
| Codename | GM108 | Trinidad |
| Release | March 25 2016 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #864 | #467 |
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