Radeon R5 430 OEM vs FirePro V5900

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 R5 430 OEM is positioned at rank 1 and the FirePro V5900 is on rank 290, 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 Radeon R5 430 OEM

#1

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

#9

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 Per Dollar FirePro V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $15), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 12.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($13)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15)

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.

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

FirePro V5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 OEM and FirePro V5900

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.

FirePro V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 OEM scores 1,200 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
G3D Mark Score	1,200	1,232+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.599 TFLOPS	0.6144 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 430 OEM comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 OEM draws 50W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	FirePro V5900
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	250W-29%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	24.0+46%	16.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 13.3% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 12.4% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).