Radeon 530 vs Radeon R7 M260X

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260X

#400

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1489%

#402

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1350%

#403

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1347%

#407

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1224%

#408

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1216%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

100%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

99%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

98%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

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Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

97%

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Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

95%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

95%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

94%

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Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

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Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

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Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

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Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

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Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $49), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 36.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M260X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and Radeon R7 M260X

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

Radeon R7 M260X

The Radeon R7 M260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,013 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 715 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
G3D Mark Score	1,037+2%	1,013
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+43%	0.5491 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1024 MHz+43%	715 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 530 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260X has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 530) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

Feature	Radeon 530	Radeon R7 M260X
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85
Perf/Watt	20.7+53%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 28.6% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 36.3% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).