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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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GeForce 940MX
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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 GeForce 940MX is on rank 300, so the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) 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 GeForce 940MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 940MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 940MX
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.
GeForce 940MX
The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,509 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 861 MHz+8% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 62.9% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-48% | 23W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+91% | 65.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 0.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0 | 30.2 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | GM107 |
| Release | June 1 2016 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #904 | #764 |
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