Radeon R5 430 vs Iris Graphics 6100

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 is positioned at rank #303 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

655%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

594%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

590%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

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 Iris Graphics 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Graphics 6100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Benchmark Check

Iris Graphics 6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 and Iris Graphics 6100

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

Iris Graphics 6100

The Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 899 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 scores 886 and the Iris Graphics 6100 reaches 899 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Graphics 6100 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 430) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 6100). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
G3D Mark Score	886	899+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 8.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz+3%	1000 MHz
ROPs	8+33%	6
TMUs	20	48+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 6100 has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 430 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430) vs 12 (11_1) (Iris Graphics 6100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 430) vs QuickSync (Iris Graphics 6100). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,VC-1 (Iris Graphics 6100).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
Encoder	None	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 4.0	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 draws 30W versus the Iris Graphics 6100's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 430) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Iris Graphics 6100
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85
Perf/Watt	29.5	59.9+103%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 6100 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) — the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).