Radeon R5 M240 vs FirePro V5700
Radeon R5 M240
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M240 is positioned at rank 238 and the FirePro V5700 is on rank 368, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 M240
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 M240 and FirePro V5700
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
FirePro V5700
The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 and the FirePro V5700 reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 1,280 (FirePro V5700). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473+2% | 465 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1280+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+314% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 80+300% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 M240 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 M240) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 10.1 (FirePro V5700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240) vs None (FirePro V5700). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M240 draws 30W versus the FirePro V5700's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M240) vs 350W (FirePro V5700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+410% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $20. The FirePro V5700 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 23.3 (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 offers 47.5% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-83% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8 | 23.3+47% |
| Codename | Oland | Cayman |
| Release | October 8 2013 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #911 | #656 |
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