Radeon R7 M265 vs Radeon HD 8550D
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 8550D is on rank 111, so the Radeon HD 8550D 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 8550D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 8550D
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 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 and the Radeon HD 8550D reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8550D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D). Raw compute: 1.894 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M265) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 560 | 567+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.894 TFLOPS+8% | 1.761 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1000 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8550D 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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8550D's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550D). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265 | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 4.4+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8550D launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 M265 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon R7 M265) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) — 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 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $50-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+65% | 11.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Pitcairn |
| Release | February 13 2014 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #489 | #503 |
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