Radeon 535 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. The Radeon 535 is positioned at rank 119 and the Radeon R7 M260X is on rank 410, so the Radeon 535 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

692%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

664%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

657%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

655%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

654%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

650%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

642%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

640%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

634%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

632%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

625%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

623%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

612%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

612%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#104

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

763%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

99%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

98%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

95%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

94%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

93%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

92%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

92%

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%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

97%

#417

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%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#425

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 535 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 535	Radeon R7 M260X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 175.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 535	Radeon R7 M260X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+175.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅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 535 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M260X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 535 and Radeon R7 M260X

Radeon 535

The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.

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 535 scores 1,049 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 715 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 535	Radeon R7 M260X
G3D Mark Score	1,049+4%	1,013
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+121%	0.5491 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1183 MHz+65%	715 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 535	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 535 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.

Feature	Radeon 535	Radeon R7 M260X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 535 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 535) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon 535	Radeon R7 M260X
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	21.0+56%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 535 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon 535) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 175.2% better value. The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).