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Radeon R5 240
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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 R5 240 is positioned at rank 135 and the Radeon R7 M265 is on rank 249, so the Radeon R5 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 240
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 0.4% 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 Radeon R5 240.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 198.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 240 and Radeon R7 M265
Radeon R5 240
The Radeon R5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 558 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Radeon R5 240 scores 558 and the Radeon R7 M265 reaches 560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 240) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 240) vs 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 558 | 560 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1024+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 1.894 TFLOPS+323% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz | 925 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 64+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 240 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 240) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 M265) — the Radeon R7 M265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R5 240) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_1) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 240) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 240 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 M265's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R5 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 240) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+403% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 240 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 240 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (Radeon R5 240) vs 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) — the Radeon R5 240 offers 198.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-55% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+198% | 18.7 |
| Codename | Oland | Pitcairn |
| Release | October 8 2013 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #911 | #489 |
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