Radeon R5 430 vs Radeon 520

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 is positioned at rank 303 and the Radeon 520 is on rank 112, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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%

#305

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 Radeon 520

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

647%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

622%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

614%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

613%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

612%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

609%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

601%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

599%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

593%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

592%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

584%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

583%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

573%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

572%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

88%

#97

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

714%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

100%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

99%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

94%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

92%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

92%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 520.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $78), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 58.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+58.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78)

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

Radeon 520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 and Radeon 520

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.

Radeon 520

The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 scores 886 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 430) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
G3D Mark Score	886+1%	874
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	320	512+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1183 MHz+15%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	32+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 430) vs 256 KB (Radeon 520) — the Radeon 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 draws 30W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 430) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon 520
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	29.5+69%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The Radeon R5 430 costs 35.9% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the Radeon R5 430 offers 58% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).