HD Graphics 6000 vs Radeon R5 430

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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%

#304

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 Radeon R5 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 6000.

Insight	HD Graphics 6000	Radeon R5 430
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The HD Graphics 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 392.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	HD Graphics 6000	Radeon R5 430
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+392.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

HD Graphics 6000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics 6000 and Radeon R5 430

HD Graphics 6000

The HD Graphics 6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 873 points.

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 HD Graphics 6000 scores 873 and the Radeon R5 430 reaches 886 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 6000 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon R5 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (HD Graphics 6000) vs 320 (Radeon R5 430). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 6000) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics 6000	Radeon R5 430
G3D Mark Score	873	886+1%
Architecture	Generation 8.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+11%	0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1030 MHz+8%
ROPs	6	8+33%
TMUs	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics 6000	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)

The HD Graphics 6000 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 430 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics 6000	Radeon R5 430
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics 6000 draws 15W versus the Radeon R5 430's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The HD Graphics 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 6000) vs 350W (Radeon R5 430). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	HD Graphics 6000	Radeon R5 430
TDP	15W-50%	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	58.2+97%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 6000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 and now averages $50. The HD Graphics 6000 costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.3 (HD Graphics 6000) vs 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) — the HD Graphics 6000 offers 393.2% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).