GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon R5 A6-8500P
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 260M SLI is positioned at rank 343 and the Radeon R5 A6-8500P is on rank 203, so the Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 260M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Radeon R5 A6-8500P likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 260M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 260M SLI and Radeon R5 A6-8500P
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 588 points.
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the Radeon R5 A6-8500P reaches 587 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 588 | 587 |
| Architecture | G9x | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 3840+1614% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9+70% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 2 2009 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #806 | #65 |
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