Radeon R5 M420 vs Radeon R5 M315

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 M420 is positioned at rank 663 and the Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, so the Radeon R5 M315 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M420

#652

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#654

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#655

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#659

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#660

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#664

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#665

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

#667

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M315

#561

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3330%

#563

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3019%

#564

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3011%

#568

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2738%

#569

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2719%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

100%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

97%

#580

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

97%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

93%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

92%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 M420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.

Insight	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑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 M315 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M315 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 M420 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 M315 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M420 and Radeon R5 M315

Radeon R5 M420

The Radeon R5 M420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M420 scores 504 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M420 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R5 M420) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M420) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
G3D Mark Score	504+3%	489
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+140%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS+133%	0.6592 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1030 MHz+3%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	48+140%	20
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 M420) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the Radeon R5 M420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M420 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M420) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	Radeon R5 M315
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	6.7+3%	6.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M420 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R5 M315 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R5 M315 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon R5 M420) vs 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) — the Radeon R5 M315 offers 94.1% better value.