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Radeon R9 M375
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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 M375 is positioned at rank 565 and the Radeon R7 A265 is on rank 427, so the Radeon R7 A265 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 M375
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 R7 A265.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 A265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($149) |
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 M375 and Radeon R7 A265
Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.
Radeon R7 A265
The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M375 scores 998 and the Radeon R7 A265 reaches 994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A265). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265). Boost clocks: 1015 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 998 | 994 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS+105% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1015 MHz+23% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M375 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A265 has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M375 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 A265). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.5+5% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A265). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 A265).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A265's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A265). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 33.1+149% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R7 A265 costs 50.3% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) — the Radeon R7 A265 offers 103% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $149-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $149-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 6.7+103% |
| Codename | Tropo | Opal |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #889 | #890 |
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