Radeon R7 M265DX vs Radeon HD8530M
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 Radeon HD8530M is on rank 215, so the Radeon HD8530M 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 HD8530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD8530M.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M265DX 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 M265DX and Radeon HD8530M
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 HD8530M
The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M265DX scores 499 and the Radeon HD8530M reaches 490 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265DX is built on GCN while the Radeon HD8530M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 640 (Radeon HD8530M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 499+2% | 490 |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+40% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M265DX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD8530M's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD8530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD8530M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 40W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 12.3+84% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M265DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M265DX | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | — | Heathrow |
| Release | June 4 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #800 | #787 |
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