Quadro FX 5800 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

Quadro FX 5800

2008Core: 610 MHz

Radeon R5 430 OEM

2016Core: 730 MHzBoost: 780 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 5800

189

1,211

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 430 OEM

1,200

0.0%

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 5800 is positioned at rank 392 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5800

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

42209%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

100%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

91%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

89%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

77%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

69%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

69%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

69%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

66%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

66%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

63%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

57%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

57%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

82%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

82%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 430 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430 OEM.

Insight	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $40), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 204.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+204.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($13)

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.

Quadro FX 5800 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5800 and Radeon R5 430 OEM

Quadro FX 5800

The Quadro FX 5800 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: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM).

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,211	1,200
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+4%	0.599 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	Radeon R5 430 OEM
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Perf/Watt	6.4	24.0+275%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 67.5% less ($27 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 204.6% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).