GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

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Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

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GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 675MX

4 GB 100

2,951

+2.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R7 260

1 GB 95

2,892

0.0%

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.

GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012

Why buy it

✅67.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Radeon R7 260

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 675MX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 675MX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 67.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2% in PassMark G3D (2,951 vs 2,892), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 675MX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 260 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 260 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 675MX has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 675MX

The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.

Radeon R7 260

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 675MX scores 2,951 and the Radeon R7 260 reaches 2,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 768 (Radeon R7 260). Raw compute: 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
G3D Mark Score	2,951+2%	2,892
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+25%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.256 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+22%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 675MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 260 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 675MX has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260 carries 1 GB. GeForce GTX 675MX gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 675MX and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 260. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 260) — the GeForce GTX 675MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 260).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675MX draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 260's 95W — a 5.1% difference. The Radeon R7 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 400W (Radeon R7 260). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
TDP	100W	95W-5%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	29.5	30.4+3%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R7 260 (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675MX	Radeon R7 260
MSRP	—	$109
Codename	GK104	Bonaire
Release	October 1 2012	December 17 2013
Ranking	#588	#591

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