GeForce GT 545 vs Radeon R7 430
GeForce GT 545
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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 545 is positioned at rank 166 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 GT 545
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 430.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 545 and Radeon R7 430
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
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 GT 545 scores 1,115 and the Radeon R7 430 reaches 1,093 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R7 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 430). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 430).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115+2% | 1,093 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 1024+611% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+382% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 545) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 430) — the Radeon R7 430 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the Radeon R7 430's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce GT 545 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 300W (Radeon R7 430). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-30% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9+46% | 10.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 545 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 430 launched at $79 and now averages $15. The Radeon R7 430 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (GeForce GT 545) vs 72.9 (Radeon R7 430) — the Radeon R7 430 offers 30.6% better value. The Radeon R7 430 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Radeon R7 430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8 | 72.9+31% |
| Codename | GF116 | Trinidad |
| Release | May 14 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #849 | #467 |
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