Radeon R7 M340 vs Radeon R5 M430

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 M340 is positioned at rank 464 and the Radeon R5 M430 is on rank 431, so the Radeon R5 M430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M340

#454

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2018%

#456

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1829%

#457

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1825%

#461

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1659%

#462

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1648%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

99%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

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Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

94%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M430

#420

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1655%

#422

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1500%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1496%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1361%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1351%

#430

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#432

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#433

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

99%

#434

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

98%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#437

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

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Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#440

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

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Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

92%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

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Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

90%

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GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 M430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M340.

Insight	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 75.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

Radeon R7 M340 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 M430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M340 and Radeon R5 M430

Radeon R7 M340

The Radeon R7 M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M340 scores 646 and the Radeon R5 M430 reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
G3D Mark Score	646	649
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+100%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS+78%	0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1030 MHz+13%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+100%	20
L1 Cache	160 KB+100%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M340) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M430) — the Radeon R7 M340 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M340 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M340) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	Radeon R5 M430
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	8.6	8.7+1%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 75.7% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).