GeForce GTX 965M SLI vs Radeon RX Vega M GL

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 GTX 965M SLI is positioned at rank 205 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL is on rank 208, so the GeForce GTX 965M SLI 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 GTX 965M SLI

#195

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

406%

#197

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

368%

#198

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

367%

#202

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

334%

#203

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

332%

#205

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

417%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

378%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

377%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

343%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

340%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Insight	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 965M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 965M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M SLI and Radeon RX Vega M GL

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI scores 4,010 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL reaches 3,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	Radeon RX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score	4,010+3%	3,906
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1011 MHz+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — a 123.4% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL. Bus width: 128-bit x2 vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	Radeon RX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	80.2 GB/s x2	179.2 GB/s+123%
Bus Width	128-bit x2	1024-bit+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.