UHD Graphics vs Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge): it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 10W instead of 12W, a 2W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌20% higher power demand at 12W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

2016

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge): it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 10W instead of 12W, a 2W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌20% higher power demand at 12W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel UHD Graphics better than Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,511 vs 1,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Intel UHD Graphics is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (10W vs 12W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel UHD Graphics is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 10nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Intel UHD Graphics is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Intel UHD Graphics is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is 2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 1,500 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Intel UHD Graphics Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
1080p
low	30 FPS	61 FPS
medium	22 FPS	51 FPS
high	14 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	22 FPS	49 FPS
medium	14 FPS	40 FPS
high	7 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	20 FPS
medium	6 FPS	19 FPS
high	3 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	10 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
1080p
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	49 FPS	54 FPS
high	33 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	49 FPS
medium	26 FPS	29 FPS
high	19 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	17 FPS
medium	14 FPS	11 FPS
high	11 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
1080p
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	54 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	51 FPS	51 FPS
medium	41 FPS	40 FPS
high	34 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	34 FPS	34 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	23 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
1080p
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	54 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	15 FPS	51 FPS
medium	12 FPS	40 FPS
high	12 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	34 FPS
medium	8 FPS	27 FPS
high	7 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics and Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 1 2016. It features the GCN 1.2/2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics scores 1,511 and the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics is built on Generation 11.0 while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) uses GCN 1.2/2.0, both on 10 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Intel UHD Graphics) vs 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)). Boost clocks: 750 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
G3D Mark Score	1,511	1,500
Architecture	Generation 11.0	GCN 1.2/2.0
Process Node	10 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Boost Clock	750 MHz	800 MHz+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics draws 10W versus the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)'s 12W — a 18.2% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics) vs 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
TDP	10W-17%	12W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	151.1+21%	125.0

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) vs 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).