GeForce 615 vs Radeon R7 M265DX

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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. The GeForce 615 is positioned at rank 367 and the Radeon R7 M265DX is on rank 564, so the GeForce 615 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615

#357

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1075%

#359

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

974%

#360

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

972%

#364

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

884%

#365

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

878%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

98%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265DX

#554

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3241%

#556

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2938%

#557

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2930%

#561

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2664%

#562

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2646%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#568

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#569

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#570

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

97%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

97%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#579

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M265DX.

Insight	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 169.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+169.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 615 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M265DX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 615 and Radeon R7 M265DX

GeForce 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

Radeon R7 M265DX

The Radeon R7 M265DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 615 scores 505 and the Radeon R7 M265DX reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 615 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R7 M265DX uses GCN, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 615) vs 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX).

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
G3D Mark Score	505+1%	499
Architecture	Pascal	GCN
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265DX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX).

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 615 draws 10W versus the Radeon R7 M265DX's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 615) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce 615	Radeon R7 M265DX
TDP	10W-87%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Mobile
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	50.5+654%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 615 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 and now averages $40. The GeForce 615 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (GeForce 615) vs 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) — the GeForce 615 offers 169.6% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).