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Radeon R9 M265X
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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 R9 M265X is positioned at rank 448 and the FirePro V5800 is on rank 269, so the FirePro V5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M265X
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M265X.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 R9 M265X and FirePro V5800
Radeon R9 M265X
The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.
FirePro V5800
The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M265X scores 1,167 and the FirePro V5800 reaches 1,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M265X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 800 (FirePro V5800). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,167 | 1,184+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+38% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M265X draws 75W versus the FirePro V5800's 74W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 350W (FirePro V5800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 74W-1% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 59°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 16.0+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5800 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 78.9 (FirePro V5800) — the FirePro V5800 offers 102.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M265X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-58% | $479 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.9 | 78.9+103% |
| Codename | Venus | Juniper |
| Release | March 21 2014 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #839 | #780 |
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