Radeon R7 M265 vs Radeon HD 6610M
Radeon R7 M265
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Radeon HD 6610M
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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 Radeon HD 6610M is on rank 594, 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 Radeon HD 6610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6610M 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 Radeon HD 6610M
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 6610M
The Radeon HD 6610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Radeon HD 6610M reaches 565 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 Radeon HD 6610M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6610M). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6610M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 565 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+7% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+45% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6610M has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6610M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6610M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 7.5+103% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Blackcomb |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #489 | #654 |
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