Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU vs Radeon R5 430

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

655%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

594%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

590%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 430 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU and Radeon R5 430

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU scores 889 and the Radeon R5 430 reaches 886 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
G3D Mark Score	889	886
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
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 Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 430 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon R5 430's 30W — a 124.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 350W (Radeon R5 430). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R5 430
TDP	7W-77%	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	127.0+331%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 and now averages $50. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).