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GeForce GTX 260M
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Radeon HD 6490M
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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 is positioned at rank 134 and the Radeon HD 6490M is on rank 255, so the GeForce GTX 260M 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6490M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6490M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 260M 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 and Radeon HD 6490M
GeForce GTX 260M
The GeForce GTX 260M 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: 382 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon HD 6490M
The Radeon HD 6490M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 378 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260M scores 382 and the Radeon HD 6490M reaches 378 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6490M uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6490M). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6490M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 382+1% | 378 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 960+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4769 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+174% |
| ROPs | 28 | 32+14% |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 512 KB+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6490M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 260M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6490M) — the Radeon HD 6490M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 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 260M draws 182W versus the Radeon HD 6490M's 75W — a 83.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6490M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6490M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 182W | 75W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 5.0+138% |
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