Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge vs Radeon RX Vega 8
When comparing Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge and Radeon RX Vega 8, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge and Radeon RX Vega 8 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge and Radeon RX Vega 8 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge and Radeon RX Vega 8 are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge or Radeon RX Vega 8 here:
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge is build with GCN 1.2/2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 8 - with Vega.
Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 8 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
8−9
ultra / 1080p
1−2
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
18−20
medium / 1080p
5−6
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
30−33
medium / 1080p
8−9
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
120−130
150−160
medium / 768p
95−100
120−130
ultra / 1080p
45−50
60−65
QHD / 1440p
24−27
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
high / 768p
70−75
90−95
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 28% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
21−24
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8.
low / 768p
75−80
85−90
medium / 768p
55−60
65−70
ultra / 1080p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
4−5
10−11
ultra / 1080p
3−4
9−10
4K / 2160p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
21−24
medium / 1080p
5−6
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Far Cry 5 is 85% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
4−5
−
low / 720p
55−60
65−70
medium / 1080p
14−16
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Fortnite is 34% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
6−7
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Forza Horizon 4 is 72% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
45−50
55−60
medium / 768p
−
50−55
high / 1080p
8−9
14−16
ultra / 1080p
3−4
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
2−3
5−6
ultra / 1080p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
7−8
14−16
medium / 1080p
3−4
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Metro Exodus is 125% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
85−90
95−100
high / 1080p
65−70
90−95
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Minecraft is 23% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
35−40
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
high / 1080p
6−7
−
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
14−16
medium / 1080p
−
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 83% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
16−18
30−33
medium / 768p
12−14
20−22
high / 1080p
6−7
10−12
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
4K / 2160p
1−2
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 87% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
45−50
ultra / 1080p
16−18
21−24
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 in World of Tanks is 30% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
Full Specs
Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge
Radeon RX Vega 8
Architecture
GCN 1.2/2.0
Vega
Code name
Bristol Ridge
Vega Raven Ridge
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 June 2016
26 October 2017
Pipelines
384
512
Boost Clock
800 MHz
1200 MHz
Transistor count
3100 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 12_0)
DirectX 12_1
Laptop size
medium sized
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