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Radeon R7 430
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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 R7 430 is positioned at rank 99 and the GeForce 940A is on rank 320, so the Radeon R7 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 430
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 430.
| Insight | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 Radeon R7 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 426.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+426.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 430 and GeForce 940A
Radeon R7 430
The Radeon R7 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,093 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 430 scores 1,093 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 430) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 430) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,093 | 1,107+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+131% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1124 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+300% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 430) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 430 draws 100W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 430) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 33W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9 | 33.5+207% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 430 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 940A launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon R7 430 costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (Radeon R7 430) vs 13.8 (GeForce 940A) — the Radeon R7 430 offers 428.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-1% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-81% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.9+428% | 13.8 |
| Codename | Trinidad | GM108 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #467 | #853 |
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