Radeon R7 M265 vs GeForce 8800 GTX
Radeon R7 M265
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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 8800 GTX is on rank 698, 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 8800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M265 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M265 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GTX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 67.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 M265 and GeForce 8800 GTX
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 8800 GTX
The GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the GeForce 8800 GTX 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 8800 GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 556 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+357% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 8800 GTX has 768 MB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+433% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTX). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+20% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs None (GeForce 8800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the GeForce 8800 GTX's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8800 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8800 GTX launched at $599 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 11.1 (GeForce 8800 GTX) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 68.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-78% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+68% | 11.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | February 13 2014 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #489 | #825 |
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