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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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GRID M10-1B
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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 GRID M10-1B is on rank 377, 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 GRID M10-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 199.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GRID M10-1B
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.
GRID M10-1B
The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the GRID M10-1B reaches 1,504 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 GRID M10-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1B). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,504 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1178 MHz+47% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the GRID M10-1B's 225W — a 179.7% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (GRID M10-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-95% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+1766% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 200% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-98% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0+200% | 10.0 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | GM204 |
| Release | June 1 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #904 | #525 |
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