Radeon R7 M465X vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

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

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912%

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826%

#335

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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749%

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Radeon RX 6300

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744%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M465X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 655.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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 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.

Radeon R7 M465X Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 655 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M465X and Iris Plus Graphics 655

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 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 Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
G3D Mark Score	1,787+3%	1,729
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+17%	0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1050 MHz+14%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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 M465X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M465X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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: 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
DirectX	11.1	12 (12_1)+8%
Vulkan	1.0	1.2+20%
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: UVD vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
Encoder	VCE (Early)	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Iris Plus Graphics 655
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	23.8	115.3+384%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).