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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is positioned at rank 185 and the Radeon R9 M365X is on rank 445, 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 Radeon R9 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R9 M365X
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 R9 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500+1% | 1,482 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 925 MHz+16% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| 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 Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 144.8% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-84% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+531% | 19.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-80% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0+1% | 29.6 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Tropo |
| Release | June 1 2016 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #904 | #769 |
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