Radeon HD 5670 vs Radeon R7 M260DX
Radeon HD 5670
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 5670 is positioned at rank 155 and the Radeon R7 M260DX is on rank 604, so the Radeon HD 5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5670
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $300), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1858.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1858.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Radeon HD 5670 and Radeon R7 M260DX
Radeon HD 5670
The Radeon HD 5670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points. Launch price was $369.
Radeon R7 M260DX
The Radeon R7 M260DX 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: 817 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5670 scores 800 and the Radeon R7 M260DX reaches 817 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R7 M260DX uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800 | 817+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+392% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz+23% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5670 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260DX has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5670) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260DX) — the Radeon HD 5670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5670 draws 250W versus the Radeon R7 M260DX's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5670) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 10.9+241% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon HD 5670 costs 95% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.3 (Radeon HD 5670) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) — the Radeon HD 5670 offers 1874.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M260DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R7 M260DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-95% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.3+1874% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | Opal |
| Release | December 14 2010 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #596 | #878 |
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