GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 465

1 GB 200

2,654

+2.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Shared System RAM 15

2,602

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 465

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 465

2010

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U better than GeForce GTX 465?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U averages 15.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,654 vs 2,602 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 200W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 465 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 1 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 15.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (2,602 vs 2,654). GeForce GTX 465 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 465 make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. GeForce GTX 465 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $279 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (2,602 vs 2,654) and 15.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 465 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 465 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	66 FPS	83 FPS
medium	54 FPS	72 FPS
high	38 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	52 FPS	73 FPS
medium	43 FPS	63 FPS
high	27 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	20 FPS	27 FPS
medium	19 FPS	25 FPS
high	12 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	86 FPS	114 FPS
medium	61 FPS	80 FPS
high	49 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	76 FPS
medium	32 FPS	46 FPS
high	22 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	36 FPS
medium	15 FPS	24 FPS
high	11 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	96 FPS	94 FPS
high	80 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	88 FPS
medium	72 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	59 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	99 FPS	117 FPS
medium	76 FPS	94 FPS
high	66 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	88 FPS
medium	61 FPS	70 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	58 FPS
medium	39 FPS	46 FPS
high	31 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,654+2%	2,602
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	352	512+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 465 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 465 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 465 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	102.6 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	13.3	173.5+1205%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($279 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.5 (GeForce GTX 465) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).