Radeon R7 M265 vs GeForce 820A
Radeon R7 M265
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GeForce 820A
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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 M265 is positioned at rank 249 and the GeForce 820A is on rank 452, so the Radeon R7 M265 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 M265
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 GeForce 820A.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 M265 and GeForce 820A
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.
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the GeForce 820A reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 820A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 256 (GeForce 820A). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 556 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+300% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+222% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1150 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+300% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M265 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 820A has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820A) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 820A). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs N/A (GeForce 820A). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 820A).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | N/A |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the GeForce 820A's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (GeForce 820A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 16.8+354% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 820A launched at $100 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 18.5 (GeForce 820A) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 1.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $100-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+1% | 18.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM108 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #489 | #832 |
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