Radeon R7 M265 vs Quadro 1000M
Radeon R7 M265
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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 Quadro 1000M is on rank 199, so the Quadro 1000M 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 Quadro 1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 1000M.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M265 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro 1000M
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.
Quadro 1000M
The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Quadro 1000M reaches 555 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 1000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 512 (Quadro 1000M). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1072 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 555 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+86% | 1.017 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1072 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 1000M has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 M265) vs 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the Quadro 1000M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (Quadro 1000M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 40W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 13.9+276% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #489 | #594 |
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