GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6
GeForce GT 430
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Radeon R6
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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. The GeForce GT 430 is positioned at rank #161 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 430
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R6 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 430 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon R6, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 20.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R6
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 430 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 430 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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% |
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% |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 430 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R6 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 430 costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (GeForce GT 430) vs 12.5 (Radeon R6) — the GeForce GT 430 offers 20.8% better value. The Radeon R6 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1+21% | 12.5 |
| Codename | GK107 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #777 | #757 |
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