Radeon R7 M265 vs GeForce GT 550M
Radeon R7 M265
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GeForce GT 550M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 550M is on rank 125, so the GeForce GT 550M 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 GT 550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 550M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 550M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.2%) |
| 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 GT 550M
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 GT 550M
The GeForce GT 550M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 561 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the GeForce GT 550M reaches 561 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 550M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 384 (GeForce GT 550M). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 550M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 561 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+152% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 550M has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 M265) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 550M) — the Radeon R7 M265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 550M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+9% | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs No (GeForce GT 550M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 550M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 550M's 50W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (GeForce GT 550M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 11.2+203% |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) — the GeForce GT 550M offers 0% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #489 | #726 |
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