AMD Radeon HD 6850M vs AMD Radeon R5 M430
The Radeon R5 M430 has 15% better performance than the Radeon HD 6850M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6850M and the Radeon R5 M430 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 6850M GPU
The Radeon HD 6850M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2011. Its Granville chip that powers the GPU uses the TeraScale 2 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of GDDR3 VRAM. Its 800 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 25.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.
The Radeon HD 6850M has the 406th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.40% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R5 M430 GPU
The Radeon R5 M430 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2016. Its Jet chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 18 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R5 M430 has the 393rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q2 2016 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 14 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro P2000 Mobile | 70 | +419% |
| GeForce 920MX | 20.8 | +54% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 14.5 | +7% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 13.9 | +3% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 13.6 | +1% |
| Radeon R5 M430 | 13.5 | |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 13.5 | +0% |
| GeForce 920M | 12.8 | -5% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 9.5 | -30% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R5 M430 has 15% better performance than the Radeon HD 6850M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6850M is ranked 406th with a score of 1,469.5, and the Radeon R5 M430 is ranked 393rd with a score of 1,689.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6850M and the Radeon R5 M430 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 735M | 1,713 | +17% |
| Radeon HD 8750M | 1,698 | +16% |
| Radeon R5 M330 | 1,689 | +15% |
| Radeon R5 M430 | 1,689 | +15% |
| Radeon R5 M320 | 1,652 | +12% |
| Quadro 3000M | 1,539 | +5% |
| Radeon HD 7730M | 1,478 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 6850M | 1,469.5 | |
| GeForce 910M | 1,413 | -4% |
| Radeon HD 8670M | 1,396 | -5% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 5,493 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,004 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,644 | 1,821.5 (+10.8%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 29.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 649 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 520 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Granville | Jet |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,040 million | 690 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 Gb/s | 18 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | -- |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 800 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 10 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 675 MHz | 780 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,030 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 10.8 GPixel/s | 8.24 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 27 GTexel/s | 20.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,080 GFLOPS | 659.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 41.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6850M | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.