GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon R7 M265

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R7 M265

2014Boost: 925 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon R7 M265 Performance Spectrum

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 RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon R7 M265 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon R7 M265: 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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 1398.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 1217.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R7 M265

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $269 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1398.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3944.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 560), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R7 M265 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $269 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $130, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1217.9% (56.8 vs 4.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon R7 M265 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

Radeon R7 M265

The Radeon R7 M265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 560 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon R7 M265's 560 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 3944.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R7 M265 uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 925 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
G3D Mark Score
22,651+3945%
560
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 1.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+325%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+1065%
1.894 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+174%
925 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
136+113%
64
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+1620%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+6300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon R7 M265 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 M265 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M265 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 M265. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 M265) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+6300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (11_1)
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCE 1.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon R7 M265's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon R7 M265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
TDP
160W
150W-6%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+3727%
3.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130. On MSRP, Radeon R7 M265 was 67.4% cheaper ($269 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.3 (Radeon R7 M265) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 1220.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon R7 M265
MSRP
$399
$130-67%
Performance per Dollar
56.8+1221%
4.3
Codename
AD106
Pitcairn
Release
May 18 2023
February 13 2014
Ranking
#59
#489

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