Mobility Radeon HD 3430 vs GeForce 8400M GS
Mobility Radeon HD 3430
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is positioned at rank 642 and the GeForce 8400M GS is on rank 637, so the GeForce 8400M GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 160% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430 and GeForce 8400M GS
Mobility Radeon HD 3430
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
GeForce 8400M GS
The GeForce 8400M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 104 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 scores 98 versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 104 — the GeForce 8400M GS leads by 6.1%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 8400M GS uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 104+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+2% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10_0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8400M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | PureVideo |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3+3% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 160% better value. The GeForce 8400M GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 5.2+160% |
| Codename | M98 | GM108 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #927 | #854 |
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