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Radeon Pro 455
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Radeon R9 260
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 455 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 260.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pro 455 and Radeon R9 260
Radeon Pro 455
The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.
Radeon R9 260
The Radeon R9 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,048 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 455 scores 3,113 and the Radeon R9 260 reaches 3,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 455 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 260). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 260).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,113+2% | 3,048 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.313 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+269% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 640 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 455 draws 35W versus the Radeon R9 260's 275W — a 154.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 455) vs 450W (Radeon R9 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-87% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 88.9+701% | 11.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 260 launched at $139 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 76.2 (Radeon R9 260) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 2.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.8+2% | 76.2 |
| Codename | Baffin | Hawaii |
| Release | October 30 2016 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #577 | #316 |
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