Radeon R9 M265X vs GeForce 830A
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 GeForce 830A is on rank 344, so the GeForce 830A 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 GeForce 830A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 830A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M265X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 830A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 830A
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.
GeForce 830A
The GeForce 830A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M265X scores 1,167 and the GeForce 830A reaches 1,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M265X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 830A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 256 (GeForce 830A). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,167 | 1,173 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+36% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 1150 MHz+84% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M265X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830A has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830A) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M265X draws 75W versus the GeForce 830A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 350W (GeForce 830A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 35.5+128% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 830A launched at $100 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 39.1 (GeForce 830A) — the GeForce 830A offers 0.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce 830A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.9 | 39.1 |
| Codename | Venus | GM108 |
| Release | March 21 2014 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #839 | #832 |
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