Radeon R8 M365DX 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M430

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1655%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1500%

#423

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%

#428

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1351%

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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%

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Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

98%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

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Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

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Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

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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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M365DX.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+99.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 R8 M365DX Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 M430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M365DX and Radeon R5 M430

Radeon R8 M365DX

The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 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 R8 M365DX scores 647 and the Radeon R5 M430 reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 R8 M365DX) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M430). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
G3D Mark Score	647	649
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+100%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+80%	0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1030 MHz+11%
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 R8 M365DX	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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M430) — the Radeon R8 M365DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
DirectX	12+9%	11_1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430).

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
Encoder	VCE 3.1	—
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M365DX draws 30W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R5 M430
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	21.6+148%	8.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M365DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 99.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).