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Performance
Radeon R5 M255
1,7842% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 30802,911% better
53,71351% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 2,911% better performance than the Radeon R5 M255 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R5 M255
No data available
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon R5 M255 GPU
The AMD Radeon R5 M255 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2014. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Topaz) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R5 M255 has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 1,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 32 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R5 M255 includes 384 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 940 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The R5 M255 has the 380th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3080 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2014 | Q3 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $699 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 7 FPS | 121 FPS(+1,540.43%) |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 117 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 114 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 112 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 99 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 70 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R5 M255 orGeForce RTX 3080
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -21% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 12.35 | +23% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon R5 M255
1,7842% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 30802,911% better
53,71351% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 2,911% better performance than the Radeon R5 M255 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R5 M255 is ranked 380th with a score of 1,784, and the GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 23rd with a score of 53,713.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R5 M255
No data available
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 117% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce RTX 3080's 76.84 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +3,075% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | +2,988% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | +2,911% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | +2,817% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | +2,689% |
| GeForce GTX 560M | 1,820 | +2% |
| Quadro K2000M | 1,798 | +1% |
| Radeon R5 M335 | 1,784 | 0% |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 1,784 | |
| GeForce 825M | 1,756.5 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R5 M255 orGeForce RTX 3080
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -23% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 17,535.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 16,133.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 6,053 | 188,064 (+3,006.96%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,080.5 | 39,257 (+3,533.23%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 120,402 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,907 | 35,564.5 (+1,764.94%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 34.7 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 534 | 25,236 (+4,625.84%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 135 | 1,024 (+658.52%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Topaz | GA102 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 1,550 million | 28,300 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s | 760.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,188 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 320 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 5 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 320 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 8,704 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 68 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 272 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 272 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 68 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 1,440 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 940 MHz | 1,710 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.52 GPixel/s | 164.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 22.56 GTexel/s | 465.1 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 721.9 GFLOPS | 29.77 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45.12 GFLOPS | 465.1 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M255 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.