Radeon R5 430 vs Radeon Vega 3

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 430 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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	Radeon Vega 3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 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

Radeon Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 and Radeon Vega 3

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 Vega 3

The Radeon Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 scores 886 and the Radeon Vega 3 reaches 892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 430) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 3). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon Vega 3
G3D Mark Score	886	892
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	320	448+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+158%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1900 MHz+84%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon Vega 3
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)

The Radeon R5 430 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 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	Radeon Vega 3
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 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 3). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon Vega 3
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 430) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon Vega 3).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon Vega 3
Encoder	None	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 draws 30W versus the Radeon Vega 3's 45W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 430) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon Vega 3
TDP	30W-33%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	29.5+49%	19.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3) — the Radeon Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).