Radeon R5 M430 vs GRID K1

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 GRID K1 is on rank 410, so the GRID K1 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 M430

#420

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1655%

#422

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1500%

#423

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1496%

#427

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1361%

#428

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1351%

#430

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#432

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#433

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

99%

#434

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

98%

#436

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#437

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#438

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#440

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#442

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

92%

#443

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#444

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

90%

#445

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K1

#394

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#413

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K1 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 Radeon R5 M430.

Insight	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $120), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 498.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+498.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 M430 Benchmark Check

GRID K1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M430 and GRID K1

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.

GRID K1

The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M430 scores 649 and the GRID K1 reaches 651 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 GRID K1 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 1,536 (GRID K1). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1).

Feature	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
G3D Mark Score	649	651
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	1536 ×2+380%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+247%
ROPs	8	32 ×2+300%
TMUs	20	128 ×2+540%
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
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

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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 M430) vs 512 KB (GRID K1) — the GRID K1 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 12_0 (GRID K1). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
DirectX	11_1	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M430 draws 75W versus the GRID K1's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M430) vs 350W (GRID K1). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 M430	GRID K1
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	8.7+200%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K1 launched at $4140 and now averages $120. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 5.4 (GRID K1) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 501.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).