
Radeon R5 430 OEM vs GeForce RTX 3070

Radeon R5 430 OEM
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 430 OEM lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1747.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1747.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1747.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $13), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 20.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 430 OEM.
| Insight | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($13) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RTX 3070

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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 430 OEM scores 1,200 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1747.7%. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,200 | 22,172+1748% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.599 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+3291% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz | 1725 MHz+121% |
| ROPs | 8 | 96+1100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 184+667% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 5.8 MB+6344% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 430 OEM comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 430 OEM draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-77% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-62% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 100.8+320% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 93.5% less ($187 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $13-94% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.3 | 110.9+20% |
| Codename | Oland | GA104 |
| Release | June 30 2016 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #874 | #63 |
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