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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. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is positioned at rank #185 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Intel UHD Graphics
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.
Intel UHD Graphics
The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Intel UHD Graphics reaches 1,511 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 750 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,511 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | Generation 11.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz+7% | 750 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 18.2% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W | 10W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0 | 151.1+21% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Jasper Lake GT1 |
| Release | June 1 2016 | January 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #904 | #666 |
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