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Radeon R7 430
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Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is on rank 603, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R7 430 and Mobility Radeon HD 5870
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5870
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,088 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 430 scores 1,093 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 reaches 1,088 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 430 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 430) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 430) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5870).
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,093 | 1,088 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+28% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+78% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 430 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 430) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) — the Radeon R7 430 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 430 draws 100W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5870's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 430) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9 | 21.8+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 430 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 430 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (Radeon R7 430) vs 21.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870) — the Radeon R7 430 offers 234.4% better value. The Radeon R7 430 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 430 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-80% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.9+234% | 21.8 |
| Codename | Trinidad | Broadway |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #467 | #846 |
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