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Overview

The Radeon R5 M255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. 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: 543 points. Launch price was $799.99.

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.

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 M255

#545

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

106%

#546

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

106%

#547

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

106%

#548

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

105%

#549

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

105%

#550

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

103%

#551

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

103%

#552

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

102%

#553

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

102%

#554

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

102%

#555

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

102%

#556

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

101%

#557

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

101%

#558

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#559

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#560

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#561

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#562

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#563

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

99%

#564

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#565

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#566

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

98%

#567

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#568

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#569

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

96%

#570

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

96%

#571

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#572

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#573

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

94%

#574

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

#575

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R5 M255 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 M255 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M255 scores 543 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Venus), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.184 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 925 MHz from a base of 900 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	543
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Venus
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	925 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.184 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	37.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#851

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 M255 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 M255 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.3

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M255 draws 75W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
TDPPower consumption under load	75W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Mobile
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $150), the Radeon R5 M255 delivers 18 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #851 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R5 M255
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#851
Release Date	January 28 2014
Release Year	2014

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	4 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	900 MHz
Boost Clock	925 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	37.00
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Floating Point Performance	1.184 TFLOPS