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  • Avg. price: ~£70
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 49 W

NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.0

Technical Score

10.0%

6.2

User score

Poor
3.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

4.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
6.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(20)
amazon
3.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

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  • 6.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GT 430 is an entry-level graphics card based on the 40nm Fermi architecture, featuring 96 CUDA cores, a 700 MHz core clock, and 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. Its main pros include a low power draw (49W TDP) that requires no external power connectors, support for DirectX 11 and Blu-ray 3D, and a compact single-slot design ideal for Home Theatre PCs (HTPCs). However, it faces performance bottlenecks due to having only 4 ROPs and relies on slower DDR3 memory, making it unsuitable for modern high-resolution gaming.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GT 430

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

4.3

Connectivity & Media

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a technical score of 3.03 points, which is lower than that of 97.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(20)
amazon
3.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

6.2
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a user score of 6.17 points, which is lower than that of 97.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
3.0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a popularity of 3 points, which is higher than 53.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 93.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

645 points
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 scores 645 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 94.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

268.8 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 delivers 268.8 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 99.7% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR3
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

DDR3
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than on 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

25.6 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 reaches 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

N/A
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

2560x1600
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

49 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a TDP of 49 W, which is lower than that of 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

49 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 draws 49 W under peak load, which is lower than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

49 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a board power limit of 49 W, which is lower than that of 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

49 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

145 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is 145 mm long, which is shorter than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 vs the average graphics card

  • 77.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (49 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (49 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.49 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.145 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 77.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.49 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 7.57x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).£70 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).1:12 vs 1:64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
  • 11.63x higher compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (268.8 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 61.9% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (116 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 77.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (49 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 77.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 77.7% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 63.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 97% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (11.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 98.3% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (2.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 60 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (4 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.3% lower PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (645 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 95.2% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 4,256 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (96 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 94.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 91.6% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 54.3% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (800 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • Older GDDR version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 uses an older GDDR version than the average graphics card (DDR3 vs GDDR6).
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • 13 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,010 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 97.3% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (585 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 18 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (85 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 37 dB noisier at idle
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (37 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (98 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.2 vs 40
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 63.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.700 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.16 vs 184
  • 97% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (11.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (11.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.11.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GT 430?

  • Excellent for Home Theater PC (HTPC) builds due to low-profile options and 3D Blu-ray support
  • Low power consumption and does not require an external power connector
  • Flawless HD video decoding (1080p) which offloads work from the CPU
  • Supports audio bitstreaming of lossless formats like DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI
  • Quiet operation in many models, with some partners offering entirely passive cooling solutions
  • Provides a noticeable performance boost over older integrated graphics of its era

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GT 430?

  • Poor gaming performance at modern desktop resolutions; struggles with demanding titles even at low settings
  • Often considered overpriced at launch compared to competitors like the AMD Radeon HD 5570 or HD 5670
  • Small heatsink fans on some models can become noisy over time or run at high default speeds
  • Limited feature level support for modern APIs (DirectX 11_0 level), causing issues with newer titles
  • Deep heatsinks on some variants may overhang and block adjacent PCI slots
  • Lacks SLI support for multi-GPU configurations

Expert reviews

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alphr.com
15/10/2010
Nvidia GeForce GT 430 review [Alphr]

The Nvidia GeForce GT 430 is a budget-oriented graphics card based on the GF108 core and Fermi architecture, featuring 96 stream processors, a 700MHz core frequency, and 1GB of older DDR3 memory. Priced around £50 to £60 exc VAT, it is specifically designed for small-form-factor and less demanding machines rather than high-end gaming. Its performance is modest, delivering an average...Read more

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m.hexus.net
11/10/2010
NVIDIA ASUS GeForce GT 430 graphics card review [HEXUS]

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 is a DX11-compliant, budget-oriented graphics card based on a scaled-down Fermi architecture, utilizing 96 shader processors, 16 texturing units, and 4 ROPs. It features a 128-bit memory bus equipped with 1,024MB of affordable GDDR3 memory, which offers 28.8GB/s of bandwidth while keeping production costs low. Priced around £60 ($79), the card is...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
11/10/2010
Nvidia GeForce GT 430 Review [PCMag UK]

The Nvidia GeForce GT 430 is a entry-level, $79 graphics card built on a scaled-down GF108 Fermi architecture featuring 96 CUDA cores, a 700 MHz graphics clock, and 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. Tested via an Asus ENGT430 variant, the card stands out for not requiring an external power connection and offering diverse I/O connectivity with DVI, VGA, and mini-HDMI ports....Read more

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hothardware.com
11/10/2010
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430: Cheap DX11 Graphics [HotHardware]

The HotHardware review of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 details NVIDIA's entry-level, DirectX 11-capable graphics card based on the 40nm Fermi architecture. Tested via the Asus ENGT430 variant, the GPU features a 700MHz core clock, 96 CUDA cores, and 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. The primary pros highlighted in the review focus on its low power consumption and comprehensive...Read more

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techpowerup.com
11/10/2010
ZOTAC GeForce GT 430 1 GB Review [TechPowerUp]

The TechPowerUp review of the ZOTAC GeForce GT 430 highlights a budget-friendly, single-slot 40nm GPU designed for HTPC use, featuring 1 GB of DDR3 memory and DirectX 11 support. Key advantages include extremely low power consumption (10W during playback) and capable overclocking potential. Conversely, the card suffers from weak gaming performance and is held back by a restrictive,...Read more

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guru3d.com
10/10/2010
GeForce GT 430 1024MB review [Guru3D]

The GeForce GT 430 is an entry-level graphics card based on the Fermi architecture, specifically utilising the GF108 GPU clocked at 700MHz. It features 96 shader processors running at 1.4GHz, 1GB of GDDR3 memory operating over a 128-bit interface, and multiple display connectors via a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. Released with an expected price point under 100 USD/EUR (roughly 70...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
04/11/2010
Zotac GeForce GT 430 ZONE review

The Zotac GeForce GT 430 ZONE is a low-powered, sub-£100 graphics card designed primarily for media centre PCs rather than serious gaming. It is built on Nvidia’s 400-series architecture and features a core clock speed of 700MHz, 96 stream processors, and 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus. The card's standout pro is its passive cooling system, which replaces a noisy fan with a...Read more

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kitguru.net
11/10/2010
nVidia Geforce GT430 Review

The KitGuru NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 Review highlights the graphics card as NVIDIA’s entry-level, DirectX 11 Fermi-based option built specifically for the massive sub-£100 budget sector. Aimed primarily at media-centric audiences and home theater PC (HTPC) builders rather than hardcore gamers, the card serves as the direct replacement for the older GT 220. In terms of core strengths,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
11/10/2010
GeForce GT 430: The HTPC Crowd Gets Fermi On A Diet

The GeForce GT 430 marks Nvidia’s entry into the sub-$100 desktop market using the 40 nm Fermi-based GF108 architecture, which was originally developed for notebooks. Priced at an MSRP of $79, the card targets the home theatre PC (HTPC) crowd rather than mainstream gamers. Structurally, it is essentially half of a GeForce GTS 450, offering 96 shader cores, 16 texture units, and 4...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
11/10/2010
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430, GF108 per il mainstream

The HWUpgrade review details the NVIDIA GeForce GT 430, a 40nm GF108-based GPU designed for mainstream multimedia, featuring 96 CUDA cores and a 128-bit memory bus coupled with 1GB of DDR3. Positioned for HTPC and entry-level systems, the card operates with a low 49W TDP, eliminating the need for external power connectors, and offers native DirectX 11, HDMI 1.4a, and 3D Blu-ray...Read more

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