Radeon R9 255 vs Radeon Vega 10

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3571%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3238%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3229%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2936%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2916%

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Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

100%

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Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

99%

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Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

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GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

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GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

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GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

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GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

92%

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GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

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GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 255 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (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 R9 255 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $100 for the Radeon Vega 10, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 230.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+230.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 R9 255 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 255 and Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon Vega 10

The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 255 scores 1,501 and the Radeon Vega 10 reaches 1,515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 255 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 255) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10).

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
G3D Mark Score	1,501	1,515
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792+180%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+98%	1.665 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	112+180%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
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 R9 255 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 10 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 255 draws 190W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 180% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R9 255) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	Radeon Vega 10
TDP	190W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Perf/Watt	7.9	151.5+1818%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 255 costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) vs 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) — the Radeon R9 255 offers 228.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).