GeForce GTX 260 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 260 is positioned at rank 293 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+75%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U holds the technical lead. Priced at $350 (vs $449), it costs 22% less, resulting in a 30.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449) | ✅More affordable ($350) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 260 and Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
GeForce GTX 260
The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260 scores 1,200 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,200 | 1,217+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1024+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4769 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+319% |
| ROPs | 28 | 32+14% |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 512 KB+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 260 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 260 offers 75% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB+75% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 512 KB+129% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260 draws 182W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 58.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 260) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 182W | 100W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6 | 12.2+85% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 260 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $449, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U costs 22% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (GeForce GTX 260) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers 29.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $350-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $449 | $350-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 3.5+30% |
| Codename | GT200 | Trinidad |
| Release | June 16 2008 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #821 | #467 |
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