Radeon R7 A265
VS
Radeon 620

Radeon R7 A265 vs Radeon 620

AMD

Radeon R7 A265

2014Core: 725 MHzBoost: 825 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 620

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 A265 is positioned at rank 427 and the Radeon 620 is on rank 375, so the Radeon 620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A265

#417
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1628%
#419
1476%
#420
1472%
#424
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1338%
#425
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1329%
#427
Radeon R7 A265
MSRP: $149|Avg: $149
100%
#428
Radeon R9 M470
MSRP: $350|Avg: $80
100%
#429
Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#431
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
98%
#432
Radeon R5 M430
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
98%
#433
GeForce 810A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#434
GeForce GT 520MX
MSRP: $45|Avg: $10
97%
#435
Radeon R5 330
MSRP: $81|Avg: $45
97%
#437
Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#438
Radeon R3
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#439
94%
#441
Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 620

#365
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1138%
#367
1032%
#368
1029%
#372
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
936%
#373
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
929%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#376
Radeon R5 435
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
100%
#377
Radeon R9 M470X
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
97%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#380
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
93%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
91%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
91%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
90%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
90%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 620 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 A265 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 620.

InsightRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
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 620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $149 for the Radeon R7 A265, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 186% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+186%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)
More affordable ($50)

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 A265 and Radeon 620

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon 620

The Radeon 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. 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: 954 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A265 scores 994 and the Radeon 620 reaches 954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 620 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 384 (Radeon 620). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 620). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
G3D Mark Score
994+4%
954
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6336 TFLOPS
0.7864 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock
825 MHz
1024 MHz+24%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
96 KB
96 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 A265) vs 128 KB (Radeon 620) — the Radeon R7 A265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A265 draws 30W versus the Radeon 620's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A265) vs 350W (Radeon 620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
TDP
30W-40%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
33.1+73%
19.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Radeon 620 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon 620 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 19.1 (Radeon 620) — the Radeon 620 offers 185.1% better value. The Radeon 620 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R7 A265Radeon 620
MSRP
$149
$100-33%
Avg Price (30d)
$149
$50-66%
Performance per Dollar
6.7
19.1+185%
Codename
Opal
Polaris 24
Release
January 9 2014
May 13 2019
Ranking
#890
#898