Radeon R5 430 vs Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

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 HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is on rank 444, so the Radeon R5 430 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%

#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 Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

#434

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1806%

#436

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1638%

#437

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1633%

#441

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1485%

#442

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1475%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

97%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

94%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

93%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

92%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
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 HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 HD 8550G + 7600M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 and Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

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 HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 scores 886 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual reaches 901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 430) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
G3D Mark Score	886	901+2%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
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 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430) vs 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
DirectX	12 (11_1)+7%	11.2 (FL11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 430) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
Encoder	None	UVD3
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 430) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	29.5+64%	18.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) vs 18.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) — the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers 1.7% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).