Radeon 530 vs Radeon R7 M465

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 Radeon R7 M465

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1230%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1115%

#377

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1112%

#381

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1011%

#382

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1004%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

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GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

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GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

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HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

98%

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Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

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Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

96%

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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

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Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

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GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

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GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.

Insight	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 M465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $49), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 43% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅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.

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M465 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and Radeon R7 M465

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

Radeon R7 M465

The Radeon R7 M465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the Radeon R7 M465 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 M465 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M465). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1125 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
G3D Mark Score	1,037	1,059+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	0.864 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1125 MHz+10%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M465). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 3.1 (Radeon R7 M465). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M465).

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.1
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M465's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M465
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	20.7+47%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 M465 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M465 costs 28.6% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 30.3 (Radeon R7 M465) — the Radeon R7 M465 offers 42.9% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).