Radeon R7 M465 vs Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

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 M465 is positioned at rank 384 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is on rank 465, so the Radeon R7 M465 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M465

#374

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1230%

#376

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1115%

#377

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1112%

#381

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1011%

#382

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1004%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

98%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

97%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

96%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

#455

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2026%

#457

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1836%

#458

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1831%

#462

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1665%

#463

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1654%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

99%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

98%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

95%

#476

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

93%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M465 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
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

The Radeon R7 M465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $100 for the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU, it costs 65% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 182.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+182.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 M465 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M465 and Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

Radeon R7 M465

The Radeon R7 M465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,072 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465 scores 1,059 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU reaches 1,072 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,059	1,072+1%
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M465 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M465 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465 draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
TDP	75W	7W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	14.1	153.1+986%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M465 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 M465 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Radeon R7 M465) vs 10.7 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) — the Radeon R7 M465 offers 183.2% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).