GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

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Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

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GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 465

1 GB 200

2,654

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX 550

4 GB 50

2,674

+0.8%

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 465

2010

Why buy it

✅39.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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253.2% HIGHER MSRP
$279 MSRPvs$79 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.5 vs 33.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Delivers 255.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.8 vs 9.5 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅GeForce GTX 465 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon RX 550 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 465 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 465 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 550 instead at 2,674 vs 2,654, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 550 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 465 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 550 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $79 vs $279, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 255.8% (33.8 vs 9.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce GTX 465 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,654	2,674
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	352	512+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8554 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	44+38%	32
L1 Cache	704 KB+450%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 550 is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 465 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 465 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 550 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 465 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 carries 4 GB. Radeon RX 550 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 102.6 GB/s (GeForce GTX 465) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) — a 9.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 550. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 465 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 550.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	102.6 GB/s	112 GB/s+9%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 465) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VP4	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 155mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	300W-45%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	241mm	155mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	13.3	53.5+302%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 465 came in at $279, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79. On MSRP, Radeon RX 550 was 71.7% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.5 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 33.8 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 255.8% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 550 (2017 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX 550
MSRP	$279	$79-72%
Performance per Dollar	9.5	33.8+256%
Codename	GF100	Lexa
Release	May 31 2010	April 20 2017
Ranking	#618	#617

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