Radeon HD 7730 vs Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon HD 7730
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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 Radeon HD 7730 is positioned at rank 92 and the Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the Radeon HD 7730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M265X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M265X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7730.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Radeon HD 7730 and Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon HD 7730
The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.
Radeon R9 M265X
The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7730 scores 1,163 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7730 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7730) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,163 | 1,167 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7730 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7730 draws 47W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 45.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 7730) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-37% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 24.7+58% | 15.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7730 launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 7730 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.5 (Radeon HD 7730) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Radeon HD 7730 offers 99.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M265X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-63% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5+99% | 38.9 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Venus |
| Release | May 1 2013 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #841 | #839 |
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