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Radeon HD 6430M
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Radeon HD 8210
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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 Radeon HD 6430M is positioned at rank 132 and the Radeon HD 8210 is on rank 212, 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 Radeon HD 6430M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8210 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 | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8210 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6430M and Radeon HD 8210
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.
Radeon HD 8210
The Radeon HD 8210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6430M scores 193 and the Radeon HD 8210 reaches 195 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6430M is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 8210 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6430M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6430M) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 193 | 195+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 6430M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8210 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6430M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6430M draws 186W versus the Radeon HD 8210's 200W — a 7.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6430M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6430M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8210). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-7% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8210 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6430M | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $35 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | Cayman | Pitcairn |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #598 | #460 |
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