Radeon R5 430 OEM vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is positioned at rank #1 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 738.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-738.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+738.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $60), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 81.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 430 OEM	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+81.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($13)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 R5 430 OEM and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 430 OEM scores 1,200 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 738.7%. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,200	10,064+739%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.599 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1381%
Boost Clock	780 MHz	1733 MHz+122%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 OEM draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 430 OEM	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	250W-38%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	24.0	55.9+133%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 78.3% less ($47 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 81.7% better value.