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.

Overview

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is positioned at rank #642 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430

#632

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5429%

#634

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4921%

#635

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4908%

#639

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4463%

#640

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4433%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

98%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

95%

#648

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

95%

#649

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

94%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

93%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

92%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Mobility Radeon HD 3430 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 3430 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 scores 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale (2005−2013) architecture (codename: M98), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.88 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	98
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	M98
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	550 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.88 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	22.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count	956 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#927

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo HD, decoder: UVD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	Avivo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
TDPPower consumption under load	30W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49, the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #642 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #927 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Mobility Radeon HD 3430
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$49
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$49
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#642
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#927
Release Date	January 9 2009
Release Year	2009