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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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Quadro 4000
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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 Quadro 4000 is on rank 339, 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 Quadro 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). 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 Quadro 4000 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 Quadro 4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 4000 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) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000
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.
Quadro 4000
The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Quadro 4000 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 Quadro 4000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 256 (Quadro 4000).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+2% | 1,475 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000 has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000's 142W — a 168.8% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (Quadro 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-92% | 142W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+1102% | 10.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 and now averages $30. The Quadro 4000 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 49.2 (Quadro 4000) — the Quadro 4000 offers 64% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-96% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0 | 49.2+64% |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | GF100 |
| Release | June 1 2016 | November 2 2010 |
| Ranking | #904 | #770 |
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