NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon R7 M265
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 3,707% better performance than the Radeon R7 M265 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 79% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB205) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 672 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 5070 includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,325 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,512 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5070 has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 71,642 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 130.5. This is the 7th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R7 M265 GPU
The AMD Radeon R7 M265 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Opal) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R7 M265 has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R7 M265 includes 384 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 725 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 825 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The R7 M265 has the 393rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.45% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $549 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 261 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 221 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 199 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 187 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 141 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 82 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +34% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -29% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +32% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +36% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +53% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 3,707% better performance than the Radeon R7 M265 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 14th with a score of 71,642, and the Radeon R7 M265 is ranked 393rd with a score of 1,882.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has 201% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 5070's 130.5 performance per dollar ranks it 7th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 73,975 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 71,642 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | -5% |
| Radeon R7 M260X | 1,903 | -97% |
| Radeon R7 M260 | 1,897 | -97% |
| Radeon R7 M265 | 1,882 | -97% |
| Radeon R7 M270 | 1,857.5 | -97% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 1,848 | -97% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 165.13 | +27% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 161.42 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 122.28 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 114.57 | -12% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 22,259.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 21,650 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 258,137 (+2,972.51%) | 8,401.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 56,471.5 (+4,126.91%) | 1,336 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 214,203 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 59,246 (+2,844.63%) | 2,012 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 32.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 28,912 (+5,294.03%) | 536 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,312 (+879.1%) | 134 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GB205 | Opal |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 31,100 million | 950 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | -- |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 384 |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 6 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 48 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 192 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 80 | 8 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,325 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,512 MHz | 825 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 201 GPixel/s | 6.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 482.3 GTexel/s | 19.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 30.87 TFLOPS | 633.6 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 482.3 GFLOPS | -- |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon R7 M265 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.