Radeon R9 M265X
VS
Radeon 610M

Radeon R9 M265X vs Radeon 610M

AMD

Radeon R9 M265X

2014Core: 575 MHzBoost: 625 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 610M

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

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 Radeon 610M is on rank 346, so the Radeon 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 R9 M265X

#438
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1859%
#440
1685%
#441
1681%
#445
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1528%
#446
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1518%
#448
Radeon R9 M265X
MSRP: $200|Avg: $30
100%
#449
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#450
Radeon R5 M435
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
98%
#451
Radeon E8860
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
96%
#452
Radeon R7 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#453
Radeon HD 7650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
95%
#454
GeForce 820A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
95%
#455
95%
#456
Radeon HD 7850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
94%
#457
94%
#458
94%
#459
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
#460
Radeon R9 M275X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#461
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
93%
#462
GeForce 8400 GS
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
93%
#463
Radeon HD 8280G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 610M

#336
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
938%
#338
851%
#339
848%
#343
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
771%
#344
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
766%
#346
Radeon 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
98%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#350
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
96%
#351
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
96%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
94%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
92%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
92%
#361
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 610M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon 610M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M265X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M265X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 610M.

InsightRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M265X 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 Radeon 610M

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon 610M

The Radeon 610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,157 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M265X scores 1,167 and the Radeon 610M reaches 1,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M265X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 610M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 128 (Radeon 610M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon 610M). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
G3D Mark Score
1,167
1,157
Architecture
GCN 1.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
640+400%
128
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8 TFLOPS+42%
0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
625 MHz
2200 MHz+252%
ROPs
16+300%
4
TMUs
40+400%
8
L1 Cache
160 KB+400%
32 KB
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
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
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M265X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 610M has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 2 MB (Radeon 610M) — the Radeon 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M265X draws 75W versus the Radeon 610M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 350W (Radeon 610M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
15.6
77.1+394%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 610M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R9 M265XRadeon 610M
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
Venus
Dragon Range
Release
March 21 2014
January 3 2023
Ranking
#839
#843