GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

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Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 465

1 GB 200

2,654

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2 GB 50

2,595

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

✅29.8% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.5 vs 7.4 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 465 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25.4% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.4 vs 9.5 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 465

2010

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017

Why buy it

✅29.8% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.5 vs 7.4 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 465 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25.4% HIGHER MSRP
$350 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.4 vs 9.5 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 465 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 150?

Yes. GeForce GTX 465 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.8% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2010 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce GTX 465 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 465 is about $71 cheaper on MSRP at $279 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 29.8% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28.3%. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Ryzen 5 150 make more sense than GeForce GTX 465?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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 newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), and staying closer to $350 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 465. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 465 currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and 29.8% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28.3%.

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 Ryzen 5 150 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	66 FPS	37 FPS
medium	54 FPS	22 FPS
high	38 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	52 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	14 FPS
high	27 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	20 FPS	9 FPS
medium	19 FPS	6 FPS
high	12 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	86 FPS	117 FPS
medium	61 FPS	93 FPS
high	49 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	84 FPS
medium	32 FPS	63 FPS
high	22 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	43 FPS
medium	15 FPS	32 FPS
high	11 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	96 FPS	93 FPS
high	80 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	88 FPS
medium	72 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	58 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 Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	99 FPS	117 FPS
medium	76 FPS	93 FPS
high	66 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	88 FPS
medium	61 FPS	70 FPS
high	55 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	56 FPS
medium	39 FPS	42 FPS
high	31 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon Ryzen 5 150

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 Ryzen 5 150

The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
G3D Mark Score	2,654+2%	2,595
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	352	512+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8554 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	44+38%	32
L1 Cache	704 KB+450%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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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 Ryzen 5 150 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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 Ryzen 5 150 has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	102.6 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	13.3	51.9+290%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 20.3% less ($71 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.5 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 28.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).