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Radeon R7 A265
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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 A265 is positioned at rank 427 and the Radeon R9 M375 is on rank 565, so the Radeon R7 A265 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 A265
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A265.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($149) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M375
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.
Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A265 scores 994 and the Radeon R9 M375 reaches 998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1015 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 994 | 998 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6336 TFLOPS | 1.299 TFLOPS+105% |
| Boost Clock | 825 MHz | 1015 MHz+23% |
| 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 R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A265 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M375 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 64 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 A265) vs 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+9% | 11_1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5+5% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A265) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 A265) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A265 draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M375's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A265) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.1+149% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 A265 costs 50.3% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) — the Radeon R7 A265 offers 103% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $149-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7+103% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Opal | Tropo |
| Release | January 9 2014 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #890 | #889 |
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