Mobility Radeon HD 5730 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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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 5730 is positioned at rank 475 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is on rank 526, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 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 5730
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5730.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) |
| 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 5730 and Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 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: 508 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 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: 512 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 scores 508 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4830).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 508 | 512 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.88 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 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4830's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2 | 17.1+68% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 25.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 0.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-23% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 25.6 |
| Codename | Broadway | M98 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #927 |
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