GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon R5 M430
GeForce GT 735M
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Radeon R5 M430
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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 735M is positioned at rank 231 and the Radeon R5 M430 is on rank 431, so the GeForce GT 735M 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 735M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 735M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M430.
| Insight | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 735M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 735M and Radeon R5 M430
GeForce GT 735M
The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Radeon R5 M430
The Radeon R5 M430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the Radeon R5 M430 reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 735M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 M430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 649 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS+14% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 735M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M430 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 735M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M430) — the GeForce GT 735M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 735M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+51% | 8.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GK107 | Jet |
| Release | June 25 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #726 | #922 |
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