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Quadro FX 1600M
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Radeon HD 6430M
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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 Quadro FX 1600M is positioned at rank 298 and the Radeon HD 6430M is on rank 132, so the Radeon HD 6430M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1600M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6430M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6430M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1600M | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1600M 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 Quadro FX 1600M and Radeon HD 6430M
Quadro FX 1600M
The Quadro FX 1600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 6430M
The Radeon HD 6430M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 193 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1600M scores 195 and the Radeon HD 6430M reaches 193 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6430M uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6430M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6430M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 195+1% | 193 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6430M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6430M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6430M) — the Radeon HD 6430M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1600M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6430M's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6430M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6430M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 186W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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