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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is positioned at rank 185 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the FirePro W4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $183), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 267% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+267%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183) |
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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) and FirePro W4100
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 W4100
The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 512 (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,496 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 122.6% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-76% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 171mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+318% | 29.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) costs 72.7% less ($133 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 265.9% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-73% | $183 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-73% | $183 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0+266% | 8.2 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Cape Verde |
| Release | June 1 2016 | August 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #904 | #766 |
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