Radeon R5 M330 vs Radeon R6
Radeon R5 M330
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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. The Radeon R5 M330 is positioned at rank #480 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M330
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R6 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 M330 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon R6, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 138.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+138.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 M330 and Radeon R6
Radeon R5 M330
The Radeon R5 M330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 596 points.
Radeon R6
The Radeon R6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 612 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M330 scores 596 and the Radeon R6 reaches 612 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M330 is built on GCN while the Radeon R6 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 512 (Radeon R6).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 596 | 612+3% |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 M330 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 M330 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 0 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R6). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R5 M330) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6). Decoder: VCE vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 M330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R6).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCE | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M330 draws 75W versus the Radeon R6's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M330) vs 350W (Radeon R6). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 65°C-32% |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9 | 12.2+54% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M330 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R6 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R5 M330 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.8 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 12.5 (Radeon R6) — the Radeon R5 M330 offers 138.4% better value. The Radeon R6 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | Radeon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.8+138% | 12.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Polaris 23 |
| Release | June 9 2015 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #522 | #757 |
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