Mobility Radeon HD 3430 vs Quadro FX Go1400
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 Quadro FX Go1400 is on rank 349, so the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Quadro FX Go1400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX Go1400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3430.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430 and Quadro FX Go1400
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.
Quadro FX Go1400
The Quadro FX Go1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 scores 98 and the Quadro FX Go1400 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 102+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+90% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX Go1400 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX Go1400) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3+371% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | M98 | GT200B |
| Release | January 9 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #927 | #884 |
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