GeForce MX130 vs Radeon R7 M465X
GeForce MX130
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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. The GeForce MX130 is positioned at rank 301 and the Radeon R7 M465X is on rank 342, so the GeForce MX130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX130
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M465X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M465X.
| Insight | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M465X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M465X holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX130 and Radeon R7 M465X
GeForce MX130
The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.
Radeon R7 M465X
The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,805+1% | 1,787 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9539 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1242 MHz+34% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M465X) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 40 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 60.2+153% | 23.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon R7 M465X costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (GeForce MX130) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon R7 M465X offers 10% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120-20% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $45-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1 | 39.7+10% |
| Codename | GM108 | Tropo |
| Release | November 17 2017 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #713 | #715 |
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