Radeon HD 5600/5700 vs Radeon R6 M255DX

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. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank #196 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 Radeon HD 5600/5700

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1168%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1122%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1109%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1107%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1099%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1085%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1081%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1071%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1068%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1055%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1053%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1034%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1033%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#181

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1288%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

99%

#201

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#202

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

96%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

92%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

92%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

91%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

91%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M255DX.

Insight	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $99), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 873.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+873.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Radeon HD 5600/5700 Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M255DX Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5600/5700 and Radeon R6 M255DX

Radeon HD 5600/5700

The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.

Radeon R6 M255DX

The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the Radeon R6 M255DX reaches 605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R6 M255DX uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX).

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
G3D Mark Score	615+2%	605
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+71%	896

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
DirectX	11 (11_0)	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 5600/5700	Radeon R6 M255DX
TDP	250W	30W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.5	20.2+708%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 89.9% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 875.8% better value. The Radeon R6 M255DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).