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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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GeForce GTX 285
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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 GTX 285 is on rank 255, 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 GTX 285
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GTX 285
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 GTX 285
The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the GeForce GTX 285 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the GeForce GTX 285 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+2% | 1,475 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 285 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 GTX 285's 204W — a 177.8% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-94% | 204W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+1636% | 7.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 285 launched at $359 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 285 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 49.2 (GeForce GTX 285) — the GeForce GTX 285 offers 64% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-86% | $359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0 | 49.2+64% |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | GT200B |
| Release | June 1 2016 | December 23 2008 |
| Ranking | #904 | #771 |
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