Radeon R5 M430 vs GRID K340
Radeon R5 M430
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GRID K340
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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 GRID K340 is on rank 404, so the GRID K340 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 GRID K340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 K340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 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 $57), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 184.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+184.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($57) |
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 GRID K340
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 K340
The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M430 scores 649 and the GRID K340 reaches 650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 384 (GRID K340). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649 | 650 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384 ×4+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4+11% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 ×4 |
| TMUs | 20 | 32 ×4+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M430 draws 75W versus the GRID K340's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M430) vs 350W (GRID K340). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7+200% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K340 launched at $3299 and now averages $57. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 64.9% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 11.4 (GRID K340) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 185.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | GRID K340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-97% | $3299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-65% | $57 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.5+185% | 11.4 |
| Codename | Jet | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #922 | #817 |
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