Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

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.

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U.

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))	🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) 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.

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,477 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	1,500+2%	1,477
Architecture	GCN 1.2/2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	800 MHz	2100 MHz+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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)

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U 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)	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	12W-20%	15W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	125.0+27%	98.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).