GeForce GTX 675MX
VS
Radeon R7 260

GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon R7 260

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

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. The GeForce GTX 675MX is positioned at rank #75 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 675MX

#65
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
221%
#67
200%
#68
200%
#72
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
181%
#73
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
180%
#75
GeForce GTX 675MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
Radeon HD 8970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170
99%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
96%
#87
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|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 GeForce GTX 675MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260.

InsightGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon R7 260
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 675MX 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 675MX and Radeon R7 260

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon R7 260
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)

The GeForce GTX 675MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 675MX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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 Radeon R7 260 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon R7 260
MSRP
$109
Avg Price (30d)
$110
Codename
GK104
Bonaire
Release
October 1 2012
December 17 2013
Ranking
#588
#591