Radeon R9 M270X vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

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 R9 M270X is positioned at rank 484 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM 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 R9 M270X

#474

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2252%

#476

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2042%

#477

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2037%

#481

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1852%

#482

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1839%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

99%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

99%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

98%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#497

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#499

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM

#1

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

82%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

82%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430 OEM.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $40), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 206.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+206.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($13)

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 R9 M270X Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M270X and Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon R9 M270X

The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 780 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,200
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+66%	0.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	775 MHz	780 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+67%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
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)

The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R5 430 OEM
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Perf/Watt	16.1	24.0+49%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 67.5% less ($27 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 206.6% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).