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Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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 Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 OEM.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| 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 | ⚡ 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 $350), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2554.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2554.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U and Radeon R5 430 OEM
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 780 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217+1% | 1,200 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+233% | 0.599 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+25% | 780 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 24.0+97% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 96.3% less ($337 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 2537.1% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $13-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 92.3+2537% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Oland |
| Release | June 18 2015 | June 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #467 | #874 |
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