Radeon R5 M330 vs GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Radeon R5 M330
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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 R5 M330 is positioned at rank 480 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI is on rank 343, so the GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 M330
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M330 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The Radeon R5 M330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M330 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 R5 M330 and GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Radeon R5 M330
The Radeon R5 M330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 596 points.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
The GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 588 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M330 scores 596 and the GeForce GTX 260M SLI reaches 588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M330 is built on GCN while the GeForce GTX 260M SLI uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 224 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 596+1% | 588 |
| Architecture | GCN | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+357% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 M330 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 M330 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R5 M330) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Decoder: VCE vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 M330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | VCE | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M330 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 260M SLI's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M330) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 260M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 90°C-5% |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9+103% | 3.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M330 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce GTX 260M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 9 2015 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #522 | #806 |
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