Radeon R9 M275 vs Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon R9 M275
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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 M275 is positioned at rank 543 and the Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the Radeon R9 M265X 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 M275
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M265X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M265X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 R9 M275.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M265X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M265X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 946.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+946.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 M275 and Radeon R9 M265X
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M275 scores 1,115 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,167+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+48% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+48% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M275 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M265X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 15.6+5% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 M265X costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Radeon R9 M265X offers 951.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $200-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $30-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7 | 38.9+951% |
| Codename | Venus | Venus |
| Release | January 28 2014 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #851 | #839 |
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