Radeon R7 M465X vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Radeon R7 M465X
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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 M465X is positioned at rank 342 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI is on rank 229, so the GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 M465X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M465X 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 M465X and GeForce GTX 580M SLI
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 580M SLI
The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,787 | 1,771 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.2+20% |
| OpenGL | 4.3+7% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE (Early) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M465X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8+34% | 17.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | Tropo | N12E-GTX2 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #715 | #509 |
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