GeForce GT 430 vs Radeon R6 M255DX
GeForce GT 430
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Radeon R6 M255DX
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R6 M255DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 301.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+301.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 M255DX
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 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 430 scores 603 and the Radeon R6 M255DX reaches 605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 430 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R6 M255DX uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 430) vs 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 603 | 605 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M255DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 430 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 430) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 430) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 430 draws 64W versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 30W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 430) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 30W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4 | 20.2+115% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 430 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (GeForce GT 430) vs 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 300.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 430 | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1 | 60.5+301% |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | May 29 2014 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #777 | #800 |
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