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Radeon R7 M265
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Quadro FX 3800M
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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 Quadro FX 3800M is on rank 46, so the Quadro FX 3800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800M
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 Quadro FX 3800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3800M 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 FX 3800M
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 FX 3800M
The Quadro FX 3800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 572 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Quadro FX 3800M reaches 572 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 3800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800M). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 572+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+327% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+204% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 3800M has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 M265) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3800M) — the Radeon R7 M265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265) vs 10 (Quadro FX 3800M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+20% | 10 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs None (Quadro FX 3800M). 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-2 (Quadro FX 3800M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| 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 Quadro FX 3800M's 189W — a 23% difference. The Radeon R7 M265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-21% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+23% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GT200B |
| Release | February 13 2014 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #489 | #815 |
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