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Radeon R7 M265DX
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Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
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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 Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is on rank 561, so the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual 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 Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M265DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M265DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 269.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+269.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 507 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265DX scores 499 and the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 499 | 507+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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_1) (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs No (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265DX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 10.1+51% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 M265DX costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual) — the Radeon R7 M265DX offers 267.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M265DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-73% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5+268% | 3.4 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #800 | #881 |
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