Radeon R5 M430 vs FireStream 9170
Radeon R5 M430
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M430 is positioned at rank 431 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the FireStream 9170 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 M430
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M430 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 M430 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9170 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9170.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 M430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M430 and FireStream 9170
Radeon R5 M430
The Radeon R5 M430 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
FireStream 9170
The FireStream 9170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M430 scores 649 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649 | 647 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1600+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 2.64 TFLOPS+300% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 80+300% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M430) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | None |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M430 draws 75W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M430) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7+200% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 0.3% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-95% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.5 | 32.4 |
| Codename | Jet | Cypress |
| Release | May 15 2016 | June 23 2010 |
| Ranking | #922 | #631 |
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