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GeForce GTX 260M SLI
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Radeon R5 M330
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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 260M SLI is positioned at rank 343 and the Radeon R5 M330 is on rank 480, so the GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 M330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M330 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The Radeon R5 M330 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 Radeon R5 M330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M330 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 M330
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 M330
The Radeon R5 M330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 596 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the Radeon R5 M330 reaches 596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 M330 uses GCN, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 588 | 596+1% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1024+357% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 260M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M330 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M330 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (FL11_1)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs UVD (Radeon R5 M330). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 M330).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 M330's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C-5% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 7.9+103% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M330 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M SLI | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 2 2009 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #806 | #522 |
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