Radeon R7 M440 vs Radeon R5 430

Radeon R7 M440

2016Core: 891 MHz

Radeon R5 430

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 M440

901

+1.7%

Radeon R5 M420

Radeon R5 M330

Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M

886

0.0%

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 M440 is positioned at rank 586 and the Radeon R5 430 is on rank 303, so the Radeon R5 430 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 M440

#576

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3619%

#578

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3281%

#579

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3272%

#583

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2975%

#584

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2955%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

94%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

92%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

92%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

655%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

594%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

590%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430.

Insight	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 490% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+490%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon R7 M440 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M440 and Radeon R5 430

Radeon R7 M440

The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M440 scores 901 and the Radeon R5 430 reaches 886 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M440 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R5 430 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 320 (Radeon R5 430). Raw compute: 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430).

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
G3D Mark Score	901+2%	886
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5702 TFLOPS	0.6592 TFLOPS+16%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	20
L1 Cache	80 KB	80 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs None (Radeon R5 430). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430).

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
Encoder	VCE 3.0	None
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M440 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 430's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M440) vs 350W (Radeon R5 430). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Radeon R5 430
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	12.0	29.5+146%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 430 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) — the Radeon R5 430 offers 490% better value.