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Radeon R7 M265
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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 7650A is on rank 452, 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 7650A
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 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7650A.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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
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 $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 64.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 7650A
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 7650A
The Radeon HD 7650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Radeon HD 7650A 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 7650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7650A). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7650A).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 556 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+113% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+229% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+433% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7650A has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M265 offers 700% 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 (Radeon HD 7650A) — the Radeon R7 M265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7650A's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7650A). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 45W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 12.4+235% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7650A launched at $100 and now averages $49. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 7650A) — the Radeon R7 M265 offers 65.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 7650A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $100-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+65% | 11.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Turks |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #489 | #870 |
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