Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7 M265
Quadro 1000M
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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 Quadro 1000M is positioned at rank 199 and the Radeon R7 M265 is on rank 249, so the Quadro 1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 1000M.
| Insight | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M265 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 1000M and Radeon R7 M265
Quadro 1000M
The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.
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
The Quadro 1000M scores 555 and the Radeon R7 M265 reaches 560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1000M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 M265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 1000M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M) vs 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265). Boost clocks: 1072 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 555 | 560 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.017 TFLOPS | 1.894 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 1072 MHz+16% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro 1000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M265 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 M265) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 1000M draws 40W versus the Radeon R7 M265's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1000M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.9+276% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 18 2015 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #594 | #489 |
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