Mobility Radeon HD 5430 vs FirePro 3D V3700
Mobility Radeon HD 5430
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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 5430 is positioned at rank 545 and the FirePro 3D V3700 is on rank 303, so the FirePro 3D V3700 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 5430
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3700.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 5430 and FirePro 3D V3700
Mobility Radeon HD 5430
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 181 points.
FirePro 3D V3700
The FirePro 3D V3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 scores 181 and the FirePro 3D V3700 reaches 179 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 3D V3700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181+1% | 179 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2048+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+211% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5430 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3700 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs UVD (FirePro 3D V3700). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 274W — a 138.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-82% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+414% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 47.9% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | FirePro 3D V3700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.1 | 17.9+48% |
| Codename | Broadway | Tahiti |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #846 | #423 |
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