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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 Radeon R7 +8G is on rank 217, 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 Radeon R7 +8G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 +8G.
| Insight | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $20), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 55% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($13) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Radeon R7 +8G
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.
Radeon R7 +8G
The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 430 OEM scores 1,200 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 915 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,200 | 1,191 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.599 TFLOPS | 1.171 TFLOPS+95% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz | 915 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 430 OEM draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 39.7+65% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 35% less ($7 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 55.1% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 430 OEM | Radeon R7 +8G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $13-35% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.3+55% | 59.5 |
| Codename | Oland | Tropo |
| Release | June 30 2016 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #874 | #737 |
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