Radeon R6 M255DX vs GeForce GT 430
Radeon R6 M255DX
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R6 M255DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 430 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 301.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+301.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 R6 M255DX and GeForce GT 430
Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
GeForce GT 430
The GeForce GT 430 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 603 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX scores 605 and the GeForce GT 430 reaches 603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M255DX is built on GCN while the GeForce GT 430 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 430).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 605 | 603 |
| Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R6 M255DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 430 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 430 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 430). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs No (GeForce GT 430). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R6 M255DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 430's 64W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 300W (GeForce GT 430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-53% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+115% | 9.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GT 430 launched at $79 and now averages $40. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 15.1 (GeForce GT 430) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 300.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce GT 430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-75% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.5+301% | 15.1 |
| Codename | — | GK107 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #800 | #777 |
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