GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 430 OEM lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1529% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1529%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1529%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $13 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 41.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon R5 430 OEM
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 1,200 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1529%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 780 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1529% | 1,200 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+700% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+2423% | 0.599 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+215% | 780 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+3233% | 0.09 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R5 430 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R5 430 OEM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 50W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 250W-55% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+608% | 24.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 95.7% less ($286 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 41.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon R5 430 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $13-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4 | 92.3+41% |
| Codename | AD107 | Oland |
| Release | May 18 2023 | June 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #84 | #874 |
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