Radeon HD 6750 vs Radeon R7 M260X
Radeon HD 6750
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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 6750 is positioned at rank 133 and the Radeon R7 M260X is on rank 410, so the Radeon HD 6750 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 6750
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $109), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 201.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6750 and Radeon R7 M260X
Radeon HD 6750
The Radeon HD 6750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $49.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6750 scores 1,046 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 6750) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6750) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,046+3% | 1,013 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 720+88% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.008 TFLOPS+84% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+26% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 36+50% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 72 KB | 96 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260X has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6750) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_1)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+2% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6750) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6750 draws 86W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 13.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6750) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 86W | 75W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 13.5+11% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6750 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $109, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 67.9% less ($74 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Radeon HD 6750) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 201% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-22% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $35-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 28.9+201% |
| Codename | Juniper | Opal |
| Release | January 21 2011 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #872 | #878 |
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