Radeon R5 M330 vs Radeon R6 M255DX

CPU

GPU

Radeon R5 M330

2015

Radeon R6 M255DX

2014

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 M330

596

0.0%

Radeon R5 310

Radeon HD 8650D

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

605

+1.5%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

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.

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 M330

#469

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2185%

#471

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1980%

#472

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1975%

#476

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1796%

#477

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1784%

#479

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

100%

#481

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#482

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

99%

#483

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#485

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

96%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#487

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#488

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

96%

#489

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#490

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#491

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

95%

#492

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#493

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M255DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 M255DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 M330 Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M255DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M330 and Radeon R6 M255DX

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 M255DX

The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M330 scores 596 and the Radeon R6 M255DX reaches 605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M330 is built on GCN while the Radeon R6 M255DX uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX).

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
G3D Mark Score	596	605+2%
Architecture	GCN	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024+14%	896

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
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 M330 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 M255DX has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 M330 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)	12_0
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R5 M330) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Decoder: VCE vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
Encoder	UVD	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCE	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M330 draws 75W versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M330) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 M330	Radeon R6 M255DX
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	95°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.9	20.2+156%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M330 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.8 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 103% better value. The Radeon R5 M330 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).