Radeon Pro 555X vs Radeon R9 260
Radeon Pro 555X
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2564.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2564.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 555X and Radeon R9 260
Radeon Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 555X scores 3,000 and the Radeon R9 260 reaches 3,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555X 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 555X) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 260). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 260).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 3,048+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.393 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+248% |
| 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 555X | 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 555X | 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 555X draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 260's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 450W (Radeon R9 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 40.0+260% | 11.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the Radeon R9 260 launched at $139 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 260 costs 96.2% less ($1009 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 76.2 (Radeon R9 260) — the Radeon R9 260 offers 2527.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1049 | $40-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 76.2+2528% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Hawaii |
| Release | July 16 2018 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #564 | #316 |
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