GeForce GTX 465
VS
Radeon RX 550

GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX 550

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 465
200
2,654
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 285
brand logoGeForce GTX 580M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 485M
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 12GB
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Radeon RX 550
50
2,674
+0.8%
brand logoRadeon R9 M365X
brand logoRadeon R7 M465X
brand logoRadeon R9 M385
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 5
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT

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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 465.

InsightGeForce GTX 465Radeon RX 550
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 15.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 465Radeon RX 550
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+15.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)
✅More affordable ($35)

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 GTX 465 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low95 FPS
medium56 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium35 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low18 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1440p
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium7 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium39 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium19 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low83 FPS
medium56 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra23 FPS
1440p
low23 FPS
medium15 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low7 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low119 FPS
medium96 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium48 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra30 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low120 FPS
medium96 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium48 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra30 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low119 FPS
medium96 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra32 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium35 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low114 FPS
medium94 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra59 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium66 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium35 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra18 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon RX 550

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 465Radeon 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 465Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 465 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. 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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 465Radeon 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
🖥️

Display & API Support

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

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

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).

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

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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 465Radeon 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%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 15.2% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 465Radeon RX 550
MSRP
$279
$79-72%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$35-13%
Performance per Dollar
66.3
76.4+15%
Codename
GF100
Lexa
Release
May 31 2010
April 20 2017
Ranking
#618
#617