Radeon R5 430 OEM vs GeForce GTX 295
Radeon R5 430 OEM
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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 R5 430 OEM is positioned at rank 1 and the GeForce GTX 295 is on rank 301, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 295
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). 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 GeForce GTX 295 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 295 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+250%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $50), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 285.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+285.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($13) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 OEM and GeForce GTX 295
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 295
The GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 480 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 289W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,198 points. Launch price was $500.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 430 OEM scores 1,200 and the GeForce GTX 295 reaches 1,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 295 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 295). Raw compute: 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 295).
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,200 | 1,198 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480 ×2+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.599 TFLOPS | 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 8 | 28 ×2+250% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80 ×2+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 430 OEM comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 295 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 295 offers 250% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 295) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.75 GB+250% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 430 OEM draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 295's 289W — a 141% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 680W (GeForce GTX 295). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 289W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-63% | 680W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0+485% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 74% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 24.0 (GeForce GTX 295) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 284.6% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $13-74% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.3+285% | 24.0 |
| Codename | Oland | GT200B |
| Release | June 30 2016 | January 8 2009 |
| Ranking | #874 | #816 |
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