Radeon Vega 2 vs Radeon R7 M265DX

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M265DX

#554

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3241%

#556

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2938%

#557

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2930%

#561

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2664%

#562

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2646%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#568

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#570

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

97%

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GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

97%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

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GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

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Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M265DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M265DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 2 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.

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M265DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 2 and Radeon R7 M265DX

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

Radeon R7 M265DX

The Radeon R7 M265DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 2 scores 506 and the Radeon R7 M265DX reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 2 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon R7 M265DX uses GCN, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 2) vs 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
G3D Mark Score	506+1%	499
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	896+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
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 Vega 2 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M265DX has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M265DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265DX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 2 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M265DX's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon Vega 2) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon R7 M265DX
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85
Perf/Watt	33.7+403%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) vs 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).