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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 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ is on rank 616, 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 9800 GTX/9800 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 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M265 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| 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 (+700%) | ❌ 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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 9800 GTX/9800 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 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 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: 571 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ reaches 571 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 571+2% |
| 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 9800 GTX/9800 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 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 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 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs No NVENC (G92) (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No NVENC (G92) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+'s 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 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 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 3.8+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ launched at $229 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 14.3 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 30.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-43% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+31% | 14.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | February 13 2014 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #489 | #825 |
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