Radeon R5 M255 vs Radeon Vega 3 3020e

Radeon R5 M255

2014Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Radeon Vega 3 3020e

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1283 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 M255

543

+1.5%

535

0.0%

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. The Radeon R5 M255 is positioned at rank #553 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 M255

#543

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2999%

#545

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2719%

#546

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2712%

#550

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2466%

#551

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2449%

#553

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#554

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#555

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#556

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#558

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#559

Radeon HD 8690A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#560

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#561

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#562

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#563

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

93%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

91%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 M255 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 M255 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3 3020e.

Insight	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 M255 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 M255 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 3 3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M255 and Radeon Vega 3 3020e

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 Vega 3 3020e

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M255 scores 543 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M255 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1283 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
G3D Mark Score	543+1%	535
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS	3.284 TFLOPS+177%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1283 MHz+39%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	160 KB	320 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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 M255 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 M255 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 M255) vs 1 MB (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M255) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R5 M255) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R5 M255) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M255 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M255) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R5 M255	Radeon Vega 3 3020e
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.2+36%	5.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).