Radeon R7 M265DX vs GeForce 615
Radeon R7 M265DX
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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 M265DX is positioned at rank 564 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce 615 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 M265DX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M265DX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 169.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+169.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 M265DX and GeForce 615
Radeon R7 M265DX
The Radeon R7 M265DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265DX scores 499 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265DX is built on GCN while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 384 (GeForce 615).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 499 | 505+1% |
| Architecture | GCN | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265DX draws 75W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 50.5+654% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 169.6% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $50-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5 | 33.7+170% |
| Codename | — | GP108 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #800 | #657 |
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