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FirePro 3D V5700
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Radeon R5 M255
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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 FirePro 3D V5700 is positioned at rank 355 and the Radeon R5 M255 is on rank 553, so the FirePro 3D V5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M255
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 FirePro 3D V5700 and Radeon R5 M255
FirePro 3D V5700
The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.
Radeon R5 M255
The Radeon R5 M255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 543 points. Launch price was $799.99.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V5700 scores 547 and the Radeon R5 M255 reaches 543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M255 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 640 (Radeon R5 M255). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 547 | 543 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+194% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+220% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V5700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M255 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M255 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 M255) — the FirePro 3D V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 12 (Radeon R5 M255). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.3+30% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R5 M255). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R5 M255).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V5700 draws 274W versus the Radeon R5 M255's 75W — a 114% difference. The Radeon R5 M255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M255). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 7.2+260% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V5700 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V5700 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) — the FirePro 3D V5700 offers 21% better value.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5700 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $150-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.9+21% | 18.1 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Venus |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #423 | #851 |
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