GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon R6 M255DX

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. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is positioned at rank #343 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI

#333

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

923%

#335

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

837%

#336

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

835%

#340

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

759%

#341

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

754%

#343

GeForce GTX 260M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

94%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M255DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 R6 M255DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R6 M255DX 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.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M255DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R6 M255DX

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 R6 M255DX

The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI scores 588 and the Radeon R6 M255DX reaches 605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon R6 M255DX uses GCN, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R6 M255DX
G3D Mark Score	588	605+3%
Architecture	G9x	GCN
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	896+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R6 M255DX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R6 M255DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R6 M255DX
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12_0+8%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R6 M255DX
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 260M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R6 M255DX's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.