Radeon R7 M265 vs Radeon HD 6570
Radeon R7 M265
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Radeon HD 6570
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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 Radeon HD 6570 is on rank 177, so the Radeon HD 6570 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 Radeon HD 6570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6570.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $79), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 165.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) |
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 Radeon HD 6570
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.
Radeon HD 6570
The Radeon HD 6570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Radeon HD 6570 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 Radeon HD 6570 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6570). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6570). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 556 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+5% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M265 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6570 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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6570). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M265) vs None (Radeon HD 6570). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M265) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6570).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6570's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 M265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 250W (Radeon HD 6570). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+68% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6570 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 62% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 7.0 (Radeon HD 6570) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 167.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $79-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-62% | $79 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+167% | 7.0 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cayman |
| Release | February 13 2014 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #489 | #596 |
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