GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 430

2014Core: 993 MHz

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Radeon R6

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 430

1 GB 64

603

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R6

0 GB 50

612

+1.5%

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.

GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6: 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 GT 430

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon R6 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 430 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R6 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌28% higher power demand at 64W vs 50W.

Radeon R6

2019

Why buy it

✅37.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 64W, a 14W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R6 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (612 vs 603), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GT 430 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 430 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon R6 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6 Technical Specifications

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

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 R6

The Radeon R6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 612 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 430 scores 603 and the Radeon R6 reaches 612 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 430 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R6 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 430) vs 512 (Radeon R6). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 430) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R6).

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
G3D Mark Score	603	612+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+64%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 430 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R6 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
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 GT 430 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 430 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 GT 430 and 64-bit on the Radeon R6. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 430) vs 512 KB (Radeon R6) — the Radeon R6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 430) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R6). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.0	4.4+10%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 430) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 430) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R6).

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 430 draws 64W versus the Radeon R6's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 430) vs 350W (Radeon R6). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
TDP	64W	50W-22%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	9.4	12.2+30%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 430 came in at $79, while the Radeon R6 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon R6 was 100+% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 7.6 (GeForce GT 430) vs Infinity (Radeon R6) — the Radeon R6 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R6 (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GT 430	Radeon R6
MSRP	$79	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	7.6	Infinity
Codename	GK107	Polaris 23
Release	May 29 2014	May 13 2019
Ranking	#777	#757

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