AMD Radeon R6 M255DX vs AMD Radeon R7 (Carrizo)
The Radeon R6 M255DX has 23% better performance than the Radeon R7 (Carrizo) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R6 M255DX and the Radeon R7 (Carrizo) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R6 M255DX GPU
The Radeon R6 M255DX is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2014. Its Topaz chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
The Radeon R6 M255DX has the 345th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R7 (Carrizo) GPU
The Radeon R7 (Carrizo) is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2015. Its Wani chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with System Shared of VRAM. Its System Shared memory clock and System Shared interface gives it a bandwidth of System Dependent. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This integrated card has a TDP of 15 W.
The Radeon R7 (Carrizo) has the 374th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q4 2014 | Q4 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
BioShock Infinite | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 47 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 31 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 26 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 13 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 10 | 19 | +45% |
| Radeon R8 M365DX | 14 | +7% |
| Radeon R6 M255DX | 13.1 | |
| Radeon R8 M445DX | 12 | -8% |
| UHD Graphics 630 | 11 | -16% |
| Radeon HD 8670D | 10.1 | -23% |
| UHD Graphics 620 | 9 | -31% |
| Radeon HD 7660D | 8 | -39% |
| Radeon R6 M340DX | 8 | -39% |
| Radeon HD 8570D | 7.3 | -44% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX has 23% better performance than the Radeon R7 (Carrizo) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R6 M255DX is ranked 345th with a score of 2,198, and the Radeon R7 (Carrizo) is ranked 374th with a score of 1,792.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R6 M255DX and the Radeon R7 (Carrizo) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Graphics 550 | 2,533.5 | +15% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 2,379 | +8% |
| Iris Graphics 540 | 2,211.5 | +1% |
| Radeon R6 M255DX | 2,198 | |
| UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake, 32EU) | 2,127 | -3% |
| Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | 1,923 | -13% |
| Radeon R7 (Carrizo) | 1,792 | -18% |
| UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2, 64EU) | 1,791.5 | -18% |
| UHD Graphics 630 | 1,789.5 | -19% |
| UHD Graphics 620 | 1,744 | -21% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 7,172 | 7,431 (+3.61%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,114.5 | 1,137 (+2.02%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,979 (+2.97%) | 1,922 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 24.9 | 28.7 (+15.26%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 605 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 115 | -- |
Technical Specs
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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Topaz | Wani |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,550 million | 1,200 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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | -- |
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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | IGP | IGP |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 15 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 940 MHz | 720 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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.52 GPixel/s | 5.76 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 22.56 GTexel/s | 23.04 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 721.9 GFLOPS | 737.3 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45.12 GFLOPS | 368.6 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 R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 (Carrizo) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.