Radeon R5 M255 vs FirePro 3D V5700
Radeon R5 M255
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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 M255 is positioned at rank 553 and the FirePro 3D V5700 is on rank 355, so the FirePro 3D V5700 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 M255
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 M255 and FirePro 3D V5700
Radeon R5 M255
The Radeon R5 M255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. 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: 543 points. Launch price was $799.99.
FirePro 3D V5700
The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M255 scores 543 and the FirePro 3D V5700 reaches 547 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M255 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V5700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 543 | 547 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+194% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 512 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D 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 M255 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5700 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 M255 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 M255) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700). OpenGL: 4.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3+30% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R5 M255) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R5 M255) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M255 draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V5700's 274W — a 114% difference. The Radeon R5 M255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M255) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+260% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V5700 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 21.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 offers 21% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1 | 21.9+21% |
| Codename | Venus | Tahiti |
| Release | January 28 2014 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #851 | #423 |
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