Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) vs Radeon RX Vega 6

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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 0.5% 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 6.

Insight	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 6
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
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 6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) and Radeon RX Vega 6

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 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 reaches 1,492 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% 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 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,492
Architecture	GCN 1.2/2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	4096+967%
Boost Clock	800 MHz	1546 MHz+93%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 6
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 6 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 6
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 6's 295W — a 184.4% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)	Radeon RX Vega 6
TDP	12W-96%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Perf/Watt	125.0+2351%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 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 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).