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Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the Radeon R7 A265 is on rank 427, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A265.
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $149), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 205.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+205.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149) |
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Radeon R7 A265
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Radeon R7 A265
The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the Radeon R7 A265 reaches 994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Radeon R7 A265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A265).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,000 | 994 |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 A265). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_1) |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A265). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 A265's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A265). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3 | 33.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) costs 67.1% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) — the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 204.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-67% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-67% | $149 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4+204% | 6.7 |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | Opal |
| Release | January 14 2014 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #865 | #890 |
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