GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon HD 7570
GeForce GT 430
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Radeon HD 7570
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 430 is positioned at rank 161 and the Radeon HD 7570 is on rank 256, so the GeForce GT 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 GT 430
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 430.
| Insight | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 271.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+271.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GT 430 and Radeon HD 7570
GeForce GT 430
The GeForce GT 430 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 603 points. Launch price was $89.
Radeon HD 7570
The Radeon HD 7570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 608 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 430 scores 603 and the Radeon HD 7570 reaches 608 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 430 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7570 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 430) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 430) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570).
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 603 | 608 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 3.789 TFLOPS+397% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 512 KB+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 430) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7570) — the Radeon HD 7570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 430) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7570). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.4+10% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 430) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7570).
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 430 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7570's 250W — a 118.5% difference. The GeForce GT 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 430) vs 250W (Radeon HD 7570). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-74% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 250W-17% |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 165mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4+292% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 430 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7570 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GT 430 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (GeForce GT 430) vs 4.1 (Radeon HD 7570) — the GeForce GT 430 offers 268.3% better value. The GeForce GT 430 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon HD 7570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-73% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1+268% | 4.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | Tahiti |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #431 |
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