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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 Vega 10 is on rank 584, 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 Vega 10
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 10 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 Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $100 for the Radeon Vega 10, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 98% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Vega 10
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 Vega 10
The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) scores 1,500 and the Radeon Vega 10 reaches 1,515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is built on GCN 1.2/2.0 while the Radeon Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1301 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,515+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.2/2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1301 MHz+63% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 10 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 Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) draws 12W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W | 10W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0 | 151.5+21% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) vs 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 97.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-90% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-50% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0+97% | 15.2 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Raven |
| Release | June 1 2016 | January 8 2019 |
| Ranking | #904 | #747 |
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