Radeon R5 M255 vs Radeon R5 M335
Radeon R5 M255
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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 M255 is positioned at rank 553 and the Radeon R5 M335 is on rank 547, so the Radeon R5 M335 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 Radeon R5 M335
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M335 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M255.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M255 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M255 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Radeon R5 M335
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.
Radeon R5 M335
The Radeon R5 M335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 549 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M255 scores 543 and the Radeon R5 M335 reaches 549 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M255 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M335 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M335). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M335). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 543 | 549+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+100% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+80% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1030 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 M255) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M335) — the Radeon R5 M255 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M255 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 M335's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M335 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M255) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M335). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2 | 7.3+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 M335 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon R5 M255 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 13.7 (Radeon R5 M335) — the Radeon R5 M255 offers 32.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M335 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M255 | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1+32% | 13.7 |
| Codename | Venus | Jet |
| Release | January 28 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #851 | #922 |
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