Radeon R5 M315 vs GeForce 820M
Radeon R5 M315
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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 M315 is positioned at rank 571 and the GeForce 820M is on rank 341, so the GeForce 820M 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 M315
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 820M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 392.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+392.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 M315 and GeForce 820M
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 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: 489 points.
GeForce 820M
The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M315 scores 489 and the GeForce 820M reaches 482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 820M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 384 (GeForce 820M). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 489+1% | 482 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1124 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20+25% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce 820M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M315) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce 820M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 350W (GeForce 820M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.5 | 14.6+125% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 16.1 (GeForce 820M) — the GeForce 820M offers 387.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $30-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 16.1+388% |
| Codename | Jet | GM108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #922 | #854 |
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