Radeon HD 8670M vs Radeon R7 M260
Radeon HD 8670M
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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 8670M is positioned at rank 272 and the Radeon R7 M260 is on rank 486, so the Radeon HD 8670M 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 8670M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8670M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M260 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8670M and Radeon R7 M260
Radeon HD 8670M
The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.
Radeon R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 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: 527 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8670M scores 520 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8670M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 527+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+320% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+26% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8670M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260) — the Radeon HD 8670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8670M draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 M260's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.2 | 7.0+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $110 |
| Codename | Neptune | Opal |
| Release | May 14 2013 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #507 | #878 |
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