Radeon R7 A8-7690K vs Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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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 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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 A8-7690K
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 2.3% 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 A8-7690K.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M265X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M265X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($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 R7 A8-7690K and Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.
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 R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,141 | 1,167+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+150% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+56% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | 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 R7 A8-7690K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M265X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4 | 15.6+37% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 M265X costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Radeon R9 M265X offers 36.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-60% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.5 | 38.9+36% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Venus |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #467 | #839 |
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