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Radeon R5 M430
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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
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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 Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is on rank 437, 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 Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 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 $100), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 409.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+409.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 637 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M430 scores 649 and the Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual reaches 637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649+2% | 637 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M430 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M430) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7 | 12.7+46% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 80% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) vs 6.4 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 407.8% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M430 | Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-80% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.5+408% | 6.4 |
| Codename | Jet | — |
| Release | May 15 2016 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #922 | #863 |
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