Radeon R7 M465X vs GeForce GTX 560 SE

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 M465X is positioned at rank #342 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 M465X

#332

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

912%

#334

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

826%

#335

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

824%

#339

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

749%

#340

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

744%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

92%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M465X.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M465X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M465X holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $150), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 222.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+222.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️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.

Radeon R7 M465X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M465X and GeForce GTX 560 SE

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the GeForce GTX 560 SE reaches 1,847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 SE uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE).

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
G3D Mark Score	1,787	1,847+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+78%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+12%	0.8479 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	384 KB+200%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M465X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
DirectX	11.1	12_0+8%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Encoder	VCE (Early)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 560 SE's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M465X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	GeForce GTX 560 SE
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.8+93%	12.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 M465X costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the Radeon R7 M465X offers 222.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).