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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 Radeon HD 3450 is on rank 273, so the Radeon HD 3450 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 Radeon HD 3450
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 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3450.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 3450
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.
Radeon HD 3450
The Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 scores 181 and the Radeon HD 3450 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 Radeon HD 3450 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3450). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3450).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181+1% | 179 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+12% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3450 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3450's 110W — a 75% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-55% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+125% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 3450 launched at $50 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 3450) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers 1.7% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 | Radeon HD 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.1+2% | 11.9 |
| Codename | Broadway | RV770 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #876 |
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