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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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is on rank 406, so the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C 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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C 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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M265X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
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.
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M265X scores 1,167 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M265X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,167 | 1,166 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 2100 MHz+236% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M265X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M265X draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 77.7+398% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 M265X costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) vs 23.3 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the Radeon R9 M265X offers 67% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M265X | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $150-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.9+67% | 23.3 |
| Codename | Venus | Vega |
| Release | March 21 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #839 | #545 |
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