Radeon R9 M265X vs GeForce GT 650M
Radeon R9 M265X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 650M is on rank 188, so the GeForce GT 650M 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 GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 GeForce GT 650M 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 R9 M265X and GeForce GT 650M
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 GT 650M
The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M265X scores 1,167 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M265X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,167 | 1,187+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+10% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 950 MHz+52% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 650M has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M265X draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 26.4+69% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M265X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Venus | GK107 |
| Release | March 21 2014 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #839 | #828 |
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