Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) vs FirePro V8700

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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is positioned at rank 185 and the FirePro V8700 is on rank 347, so the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 R5 (Bristol Ridge)

#175

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

362%

#177

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328%

#178

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327%

#182

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

298%

#183

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

296%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge).

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $170), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 231.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)

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 R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) and FirePro V8700

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.

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,539+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.2/2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 170.4% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	FirePro V8700
TDP	12W-92%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	125.0+1114%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) costs 70.6% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 229.7% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).