Radeon R9 M365X vs Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

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 R9 M365X is positioned at rank 445 and the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is on rank 185, so the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) 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 R9 M365X

#435

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1831%

#437

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1660%

#438

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1655%

#442

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1505%

#443

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1495%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

98%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

95%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

94%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

93%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

#175

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

362%

#177

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328%

#178

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327%

#182

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

298%

#183

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

296%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.2/2.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M365X Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M365X and Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

Radeon R9 M365X

The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 1 2016. It features the GCN 1.2/2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M365X scores 1,482 and the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M365X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) uses GCN 1.2/2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 384 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
G3D Mark Score	1,482	1,500+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.2/2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Boost Clock	925 MHz+16%	800 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
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 M365X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M365X draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)'s 12W — a 144.8% difference. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 350W (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
TDP	75W	12W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	19.8	125.0+531%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 30.0 (Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)) — the Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).