AMD Radeon R7 M465 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon R7 M465 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M are both end-of-life mobile graphics solutions, but the data shows they serve different priorities. The AMD Radeon R7 M465 is the better choice if you value raw compute throughput in a single, specific workload: it beats the GTX 760M in the OpenCL benchmark by 4.2%, scoring 5841 versus 5604. This makes it the winner of the only head-to-head test recorded in the database.

However, the GTX 760M is the more balanced and technically substantial product. It offers double the shading units (768 versus 384), double the texture mapping units (64 versus 24), and double the render output units (16 versus 8). It also has double the memory bus width (128-bit versus 64-bit), which nearly doubles memory bandwidth: 64.13 GB/s versus 36.00 GB/s. If you are gaming or running workloads that depend on memory throughput, the GTX 760M is the clear pick.

For users who need Vulkan support, the GTX 760M has a recorded Vulkan score of 4868, while the R7 M465 has no Vulkan benchmark result in the database. The GTX 760M also carries a lower thermal design power at 55 W, making it a more power-efficient option for thin laptops, though the R7 M465 has no TDP listed.

In short, pick the AMD R7 M465 if your primary concern is OpenCL compute performance and you want the highest possible score in that single test. Pick the NVIDIA GTX 760M if you need broader API support, faster memory, and more raw hardware resources, even though it trails in the OpenCL benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the head-to-head benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M465 wins the only recorded head-to-head test, the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark, with a score of 5841 against the GTX 760M's 5604. That is a 4.2% advantage.

Q: Does the GTX 760M have any benchmark advantage?

A: Yes, the GTX 760M has a separate Geekbench Vulkan score of 4868. The R7 M465 has no Vulkan benchmark recorded, so the NVIDIA card is the only one with a Vulkan result.

Q: How do these GPUs compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The R7 M465 sits at the 33rd percentile among all GPUs. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon R5 M435, 1.5% behind the Intel UHD Graphics 730, 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, and 1.9% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8730M. The GTX 760M sits at the 31st percentile. It is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro 4000M, 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, and 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 M260X.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The GTX 760M has significantly more memory bandwidth at 64.13 GB/s, thanks to its 128-bit bus. The R7 M465 has only 36.00 GB/s over a 64-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU supports newer APIs?

A: The R7 M465 supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.2.170. The GTX 760M supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and Vulkan 1.2.175. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each?

A: Only the GTX 760M has a recorded TDP of 55 W. The R7 M465 has no TDP listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon R7 M465 is based on the Topaz chip using GCN 3.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 1,550 million transistors on a die size of 125 mm², giving a transistor density of 12.4 million per square millimeter. The GPU belongs to the Gem System generation under the R7 M400 family.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is based on the GK106S chip using the Kepler architecture, also built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 2,540 million transistors on a larger die of 221 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 11.5 million per square millimeter. This GPU belongs to the GeForce 700M generation.

The architectural differences manifest in resource allocation. The GTX 760M has 768 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The R7 M465 has exactly half the shading units (384), a third of the TMUs (24), and half the ROPs (8). This means the NVIDIA chip is designed for higher parallel throughput in traditional graphics workloads, while the AMD chip is more modest in raw geometry and pixel processing capability.

Memory architecture also diverges sharply. The R7 M465 uses a 64-bit memory bus with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, achieving a bandwidth of 36.00 GB/s. The GTX 760M uses a 128-bit bus with the same 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, but doubles the bandwidth to 64.13 GB/s. This is a decisive difference for texture-heavy scenes and higher resolutions.

Both GPUs are end-of-life products. The R7 M465 was released in May 2016, while the GTX 760M was released in May 2013. The AMD card's predecessor is Solar System and its successor is Polaris Mobile. The NVIDIA card's predecessor is GeForce 600M and its successor is GeForce 800M.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two GPUs:

• Chip: AMD R7 M465 uses Topaz; NVIDIA GTX 760M uses GK106S.
• Architecture: AMD uses GCN 3.0; NVIDIA uses Kepler.
• Generation: AMD is from Gem System (R7 M400); NVIDIA is from GeForce 700M.
• Transistors: AMD has 1,550 million; NVIDIA has 2,540 million.
• Die Size: AMD is 125 mm²; NVIDIA is 221 mm².
• Transistor Density: AMD is 12.4M / mm²; NVIDIA is 11.5M / mm².
• Base Clock: AMD runs at 730 MHz; NVIDIA runs at 628 MHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD boosts to 1024 MHz; NVIDIA boosts to 719 MHz.
• Memory Clock: AMD runs at 1125 MHz with 4.5 Gbps effective; NVIDIA runs at 1002 MHz with 4 Gbps effective.
• Memory Bus Width: AMD is 64-bit; NVIDIA is 128-bit.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD delivers 36.00 GB/s; NVIDIA delivers 64.13 GB/s.
• Shading Units: AMD has 384; NVIDIA has 768.
• Texture Mapping Units: AMD has 24; NVIDIA has 64.
• Render Output Units: AMD has 8; NVIDIA has 16.
• Pixel Rate: AMD is 8.192 GPixel/s; NVIDIA is 11.50 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: AMD is 24.58 GTexel/s; NVIDIA is 46.02 GTexel/s.
• FP32 Performance: AMD is 786.4 GFLOPS; NVIDIA is 1,104.4 GFLOPS.
• FP16 Performance: AMD has 786.4 GFLOPS (1:1); NVIDIA has no recorded FP16 value.
• TDP: AMD has no recorded TDP; NVIDIA is 55 W.
• Slot Width: AMD has no recorded slot width; NVIDIA is MXM Module.
• Power Connectors: AMD has none recorded; NVIDIA has none.
• Bus Interface: AMD is PCIe 3.0 x8; NVIDIA is PCIe 3.0 x16.
• Display Outputs: AMD has none recorded; NVIDIA is Portable Device Dependent.
• DirectX Support: AMD supports 12 (12_0); NVIDIA supports 12 (11_0).
• Vulkan Version: AMD supports 1.2.170; NVIDIA supports 1.2.175.
• Release Date: AMD was released in May 2016; NVIDIA was released in May 2013.
• Predecessor: AMD's is Solar System; NVIDIA's is GeForce 600M.
• Successor: AMD's is Polaris Mobile; NVIDIA's is GeForce 800M.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records exactly one head-to-head benchmark between these two GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL. In that test, the AMD Radeon R7 M465 scores 5841, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M scores 5604. The AMD card wins by 4.2%.

This result is interesting because the GTX 760M has significantly more hardware resources: double the shading units, double the TMUs, double the ROPs, and nearly double the memory bandwidth. Yet the AMD card still edges it out in OpenCL compute. This suggests the R7 M465's higher boost clock (1024 MHz versus 719 MHz) and its newer architecture (GCN 3.0 versus Kepler) contribute to better compute efficiency per resource.

The GTX 760M's Vulkan score of 4868, while not a direct head-to-head comparison, demonstrates that it can handle Vulkan workloads. The R7 M465 has no Vulkan score recorded, so the NVIDIA card holds the advantage in that API. For users running Vulkan-based applications, the GTX 760M is the only one with proven performance.

The average benchmark scores further contextualize this. The R7 M465 has an average benchmark score of 5841 (same as its only result). The GTX 760M has an average score of 5236, which is lower because it includes both its OpenCL score of 5604 and its Vulkan score of 4868. If you only look at OpenCL, the AMD card is ahead. If you average across all tests, the AMD card is still ahead, but the gap narrows because the Vulkan result drags down the NVIDIA average.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Radeon R7 M465 wins in OpenCL compute performance. The 4.2% lead in the Geekbench OpenCL test is the decisive factor. If your workload is OpenCL-based, such as certain physics simulations, video encoding, or scientific computation, the R7 M465 delivers a measurable advantage. Its higher boost clock and newer architecture make it the compute-oriented choice despite having fewer hardware resources.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M wins in memory bandwidth and raw throughput. With 64.13 GB/s versus 36.00 GB/s, the GTX 760M has a 78% bandwidth advantage. This translates to better performance in memory-bound tasks like high-resolution texture loading, anti-aliasing, and large frame buffers. Its 768 shading units and 64 TMUs provide nearly double the texture fill rate (46.02 GTexel/s versus 24.58 GTexel/s) and a higher pixel rate (11.50 GPixel/s versus 8.192 GPixel/s).

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M wins in Vulkan support. It has a recorded Vulkan score of 4868, while the R7 M465 has no Vulkan result. If you use Vulkan-based games or applications, the GTX 760M is the only one with demonstrated capability.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M wins in power efficiency. At 55 W TDP, it is a low-power solution for mobile devices. The R7 M465 has no TDP listed, so it is impossible to compare directly, but the GTX 760M's official rating suggests it is suitable for thinner laptops.

AMD Radeon R7 M465 wins in compute density per transistor. With 1,550 million transistors and a 125 mm² die, the R7 M465 achieves higher transistor density (12.4M / mm²) than the GTX 760M (11.5M / mm²). This does not directly translate to performance, but it indicates a more compact and potentially more efficient design.

For a gaming laptop, the GTX 760M is the safer bet due to its memory bandwidth and texture throughput. For a compute-focused workstation, the R7 M465's OpenCL lead is the deciding factor. Both are end-of-life, so modern alternatives exist, but within this specific comparison, the choice depends entirely on your workload priorities.