Radeon R7 M265DX vs Radeon Vega 2

Radeon R7 M265DX

2014

Radeon Vega 2

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 M265DX

499

0.0%

Radeon R5 235X

Radeon R5 310

Radeon HD 5550

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

506

+1.4%

Radeon HD 2600 XT

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

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. The Radeon R7 M265DX is positioned at rank #564 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265DX

#554

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3241%

#556

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2938%

#557

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2930%

#561

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2664%

#562

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2646%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#568

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#569

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#570

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

97%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

97%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#579

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M265DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M265DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 2 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.

Radeon R7 M265DX Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M265DX and Radeon Vega 2

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 Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M265DX scores 499 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M265DX is built on GCN while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	499	506+1%
Architecture	GCN	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896+100%	448

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M265DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M265DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M265DX draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70.

Feature	Radeon R7 M265DX	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	70-18%
Perf/Watt	6.7	33.7+403%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).