Radeon R5 M430 vs GeForce 810A
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 GeForce 810A is on rank 433, so the Radeon R5 M430 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 GeForce 810A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M430.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) |
| 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 GeForce 810A
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.
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M430 scores 649 and the GeForce 810A reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 810A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 256 (GeForce 810A). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649 | 655 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320+25% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS+12% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1150 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20+25% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M430) vs 1 MB (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 11.0 (GeForce 810A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M430 draws 75W versus the GeForce 810A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M430) vs 350W (GeForce 810A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7 | 19.8+128% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 810A launched at $100 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 32.8 (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A offers 0.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.5 | 32.8 |
| Codename | Jet | GM108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #922 | #832 |
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