Radeon R5 330 vs Radeon R7 M260
Radeon R5 330
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Radeon R7 M260
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R5 330 is positioned at rank 435 and the Radeon R7 M260 is on rank 486, so the Radeon R5 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 330
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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 330.
| Insight | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $110), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 142.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+142.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) |
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 R5 330 and Radeon R7 M260
Radeon R5 330
The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 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 R5 330 scores 523 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 330 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 330) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 523 | 527 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+43% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz+43% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | 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 R5 330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260) — the Radeon R7 M260 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 330) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 330 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M260's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 330) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+50% | 7.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 and now averages $110. The Radeon R5 330 costs 59.1% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) — the Radeon R5 330 offers 141.7% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $81-26% | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-59% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.6+142% | 4.8 |
| Codename | Weston | Opal |
| Release | April 18 2017 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #873 | #878 |
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