Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) vs Radeon 550X

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 Radeon 550X is on rank 101, so the Radeon 550X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

#175

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

362%

#177

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328%

#178

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327%

#182

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

298%

#183

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

296%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

536%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

515%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

509%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

508%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

507%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

504%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

498%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

496%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

492%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

490%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

484%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

475%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

474%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

91%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

90%

#86

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

591%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

100%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

97%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

93%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

87%

#108

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

87%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

87%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

84%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

83%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

82%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

81%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X 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 Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550X.

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 Radeon 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $50 for the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge), it costs 10% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 9.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($45)

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.

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

Radeon 550X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) and Radeon 550X

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.

Radeon 550X

The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Radeon 550X 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 Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
G3D Mark Score	1,500+2%	1,475
Architecture	GCN 1.2/2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	800 MHz	1218 MHz+52%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the Radeon 550X's 50W — a 122.6% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon 550X
TDP	12W-76%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Perf/Watt	125.0+324%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon 550X costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the Radeon 550X offers 9.3% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).