AMD Radeon R5 Graphics vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER Comparison

The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER represent two extremes in the GPU landscape, separated by over a decade of technological advancement and targeting entirely different computing environments. The R5 Graphics is an integrated processor from 2014, built for low-power mobile and desktop systems, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is a flagship discrete graphics card built for high-end gaming and professional workloads. The recorded data in the database shows a stark contrast, despite the fact that both GPUs sit at surprisingly similar positions in the overall percentile rankings, with the R5 at the 23rd percentile and the RTX 5080 SUPER at the 19th percentile. This unusual distribution of scores invites a closer examination of what each component actually delivers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct comparisons between these two GPUs are complicated by the fact that they run different benchmark suites. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics has recorded scores in Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score. Despite this lack of overlapping tests, the average benchmark scores provide some perspective. The R5 Graphics averages 3883 points across its two tests, while the RTX 5080 SUPER averages 3075 points from its single test. This discrepancy in average scores does not indicate that the older integrated GPU is faster, but rather reflects the different workloads each benchmark measures.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the R5 Graphics sits in a cluster of professional workstation cards. It trails the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 by only 0.4 percent, the Quadro K2000D by 0.9 percent, and the Quadro 2000D by 1.2 percent. It edges ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX110 by 1.3 percent. These margins are extremely tight, suggesting that the R5 Graphics delivers performance comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs from its era. The RTX 5080 SUPER, despite its enormous specifications, sits near the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, trailing it by 2.8 percent, and the Intel Arc Pro B60, trailing by 3.4 percent. It leads the GeForce 820A by 3.1 percent and the GTX 860M by 3.6 percent. This is remarkable, as the RTX 5080 SUPER carries specifications that are orders of magnitude higher than those older cards, yet the single benchmark recorded places it in their vicinity.

The data indicates that the RTX 5080 SUPER has zero recorded head-to-head wins against the R5 Graphics, and vice versa, because no shared benchmark results exist. However, the raw specification differences tell a story that benchmark averages do not capture. The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the R5 Graphics delivers 388.1 GFLOPS, a difference of roughly 145 times. In texture fill rate, the RTX 5080 SUPER achieves 879.3 GTexel/s compared to 12.13 GTexel/s for the R5 Graphics. Pixel throughput shows a similar gap, with 293.1 GPixel/s versus 3.032 GPixel/s. These numbers are not directly comparable through benchmark scores, but they indicate the scale of capability difference between the two products.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is fundamental. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics uses the GCN 2.0 architecture on a 28 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a chip codenamed Spectre SL. It integrates 2,410 million transistors on a 245 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 9.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER employs the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC, built around the GB203 chip. This chip packs 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die, achieving a density of 120.6 million transistors per square millimeter. The transistor density difference is over twelve times in favor of the newer card, reflecting the massive advancement in manufacturing technology between 2014 and 2025.

The R5 Graphics is an integrated graphics processor, meaning it shares system memory and has no dedicated VRAM of its own. Its memory configuration is listed as system shared, with system dependent bandwidth. The RTX 5080 SUPER, in contrast, features 24 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock of the RTX 5080 SUPER is 2295 MHz, boosting to 2617 MHz, while the R5 Graphics has no listed base or boost clock, only memory clock marked as system shared. The R5 Graphics includes 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 4 render output units. The RTX 5080 SUPER contains 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores, which the older GPU completely lacks.

The API support also differs significantly. The R5 Graphics supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. The RTX 5080 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The newer card also supports the latest ray tracing and DLSS features inherent to the Blackwell architecture, while the R5 Graphics has no such capabilities. The process node difference, from 28 nm to 5 nm, allows the RTX 5080 SUPER to pack vastly more functionality into a relatively compact die, despite the higher transistor count. The R5 Graphics is an end-of-life product from 2014, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is an active product with a release date of December 31, 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics wins in the domain of power efficiency and integration. With a TDP of only 15 W and no dedicated power connectors, it is designed for systems where space and power are at a premium. Its integrated nature means there is no separate card to install, and display outputs are motherboard dependent. The RTX 5080 SUPER, by contrast, draws 415 W and requires a 16-pin power connector, with a dual-slot cooler and dimensions of 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The R5 Graphics is clearly the choice for basic computing tasks, media playback, and light productivity in compact or low-power systems.

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins decisively in raw compute performance, memory bandwidth, and feature set. Its 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth make it suitable for large datasets and high-resolution textures. The 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing, features entirely absent from the R5 Graphics. The RTX 5080 SUPER also supports PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the R5 Graphics uses an integrated bus interface with no expansion slot. In any workload involving 3D rendering, modern gaming, machine learning inference, or high-resolution video editing, the RTX 5080 SUPER is the only viable option.

The benchmark percentile data places both cards in similar overall positions, but this is misleading. The R5 Graphics sits at the 23rd percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older professional cards with similar compute capabilities. The RTX 5080 SUPER sits at the 19th percentile, but its nearest rivals are also older, lower-tier cards, which suggests that the single recorded benchmark may not reflect its true standing. The absence of more benchmark data for the RTX 5080 SUPER makes it difficult to assess its full potential from the database alone.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics has an average benchmark score of 3883, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has an average score of 3075.

Q: What is the difference in FP32 compute performance?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 56.28 TFLOPS, while the R5 Graphics delivers 388.1 GFLOPS, making the newer card roughly 145 times faster in this metric.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The R5 Graphics uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10,752 shading units, compared to 256 shading units on the R5 Graphics.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The R5 Graphics has a TDP of 15 W, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, the R5 Graphics supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and the RTX 5080 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The process node is 28 nm for the R5 Graphics versus 5 nm for the RTX 5080 SUPER. Transistor count is 2,410 million versus 45,600 million. Die size is 245 mm² versus 378 mm². Transistor density is 9.8 million per square millimeter versus 120.6 million per square millimeter. The R5 Graphics has no base or boost clock, while the RTX 5080 SUPER runs at 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost. Memory size is system shared versus 24 GB. Memory type is system shared versus GDDR7. Bus width is system shared versus 256 bit. Bandwidth is system dependent versus 1.02 TB/s. Shading units are 256 versus 10,752. TMUs are 16 versus 336. ROPs are 4 versus 112. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, while the R5 Graphics has none. Pixel rate is 3.032 GPixel/s versus 293.1 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 12.13 GTexel/s versus 879.3 GTexel/s. FP32 is 388.1 GFLOPS versus 56.28 TFLOPS. TDP is 15 W versus 415 W. Slot width is IGP versus dual-slot. Power connectors are none versus 1x 16-pin. Bus interface is IGP versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are motherboard dependent versus 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Production status is end-of-life versus active. The release date of the R5 Graphics is September 16, 2014, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is December 31, 2025.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database paints a clear picture for different audiences. The AMD Radeon R5 Graphics is suited for users of legacy systems who need basic graphics output without additional power draw or physical card installation. Its 15 W TDP, integrated design, and support for DirectX 12 (12_0) make it adequate for everyday computing, office applications, and video playback. The RTX 5080 SUPER is for users who demand maximum performance in modern workloads. Its 24 GB GDDR7 memory, 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute, and hardware ray tracing capabilities place it in a completely different performance class, despite the limited benchmark data currently recorded.

The similar percentile rankings, 23rd versus 19th, are a statistical artifact of the limited test coverage rather than an indicator of comparable performance. The raw specifications demonstrate that the RTX 5080 SUPER is approximately two orders of magnitude more powerful in shading, texturing, and pixel throughput. For gaming at high resolutions, professional 3D rendering, or AI-accelerated tasks, the RTX 5080 SUPER is the only rational choice. For basic, power-sensitive, or legacy systems, the R5 Graphics remains functional. The decision rests entirely on the intended use case, and the database confirms that no single GPU serves both extremes.