GRID P100-8Q vs Radeon R7 260X

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID P100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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5205% HIGHER MSRP
$7,374 MSRPvs$139 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs $139 MSRP).
❌95.7% higher power demand at 225W vs 115W.

Radeon R7 260X

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,235 less on MSRP ($139 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Delivers 5093% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($139 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 225W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID P100-8Q

2016

Radeon R7 260X

2013

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,235 less on MSRP ($139 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Delivers 5093% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($139 MSRP vs $7,374 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 225W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
5205% HIGHER MSRP
$7,374 MSRPvs$139 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($7,374 MSRP vs $139 MSRP).
❌95.7% higher power demand at 225W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P100-8Q better than Radeon R7 260X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,267 vs 3,198 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID P100-8Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID P100-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID P100-8Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID P100-8Q is about 5205.0% more expensive on MSRP at $7,374 MSRP versus $139 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 260X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R7 260X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R7 260X is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,198 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID P100-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	30 FPS	36 FPS
medium	17 FPS	22 FPS
high	11 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	24 FPS
medium	7 FPS	14 FPS
high	4 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	9 FPS
medium	3 FPS	6 FPS
high	2 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	82 FPS	54 FPS
medium	51 FPS	30 FPS
high	38 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	27 FPS
medium	25 FPS	15 FPS
high	16 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	7 FPS
medium	9 FPS	4 FPS
high	7 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	147 FPS	144 FPS
medium	118 FPS	115 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	108 FPS
medium	88 FPS	86 FPS
high	74 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	72 FPS
medium	59 FPS	58 FPS
high	49 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
1080p
low	147 FPS	111 FPS
medium	118 FPS	87 FPS
high	98 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	61 FPS
medium	88 FPS	49 FPS
high	74 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	34 FPS
medium	57 FPS	25 FPS
high	46 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P100-8Q and Radeon R7 260X

GRID P100-8Q

The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P100-8Q scores 3,267 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID P100-8Q) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,267+2%	3,198
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+31%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P100-8Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260X) — the GRID P100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P100-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 64.7% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P100-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P100-8Q	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	225W	115W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	14.5	27.8+92%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139. The Radeon R7 260X costs 98.1% less ($7235 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (GRID P100-8Q) vs 23.0 (Radeon R7 260X) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 5650% better value. The GRID P100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).