GRID P40-6Q vs Radeon R5 430

GRID P40-6Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R5 430

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P40-6Q

225

905

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R5 430

886

0.0%

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

Radeon HD 6630M

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

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 GRID P40-6Q is positioned at rank 396 and the Radeon R5 430 is on rank 303, so the Radeon R5 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

49243%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

80%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

80%

#400

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

80%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

77%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

77%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

73%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

67%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

67%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

60%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

57%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

53%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

655%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

594%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

590%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#305

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+193.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

GRID P40-6Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-6Q and Radeon R5 430

GRID P40-6Q

The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the Radeon R5 430 reaches 886 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 320 (Radeon R5 430). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430).

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
G3D Mark Score	905+2%	886
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+380%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+247%	0.6592 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+540%	20
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID P40-6Q) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 430) — the GRID P40-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R5 430's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 350W (Radeon R5 430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Radeon R5 430
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	4.0	29.5+638%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 430 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) — the Radeon R5 430 offers 195% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).