Radeon R7 M265
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Radeon R7 M265

AMD

G3D Mark

560

MSRP

$130

AVG Price

$30

February 13 2014
150 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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.

Overview

The Radeon R7 M265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 560 points. Launch price was $149.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 R7 M265

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100%
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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R7 M265 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 M265 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M265 scores 560 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.894 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 925 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score560
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load925 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.894 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second59.20 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#489
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M265 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R7 M265 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_1)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M265 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 51°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle51°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $130), the Radeon R7 M265 delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #489 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M265
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$130
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#489
Release DateFebruary 13 2014
Release Year2014

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs32
TMUs64
Vram4 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Boost Clock925 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units1024
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count2,800 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate59.20
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)150 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.894 TFLOPS

General Information

6 specs

Designreference
CodenamePitcairn
ArchitectureGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
Launch Price$149
Release DateFebruary 13 2014
Performance Ranking Position489

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