Radeon R7 260 vs FirePro W5000

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260

2,892

0.0%

2,967

+2.6%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $110), it costs 64% less, resulting in a 182.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+182.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅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.

Radeon R7 260 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260 and FirePro W5000

Radeon R7 260

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
G3D Mark Score	2,892	2,967+3%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS+21%	1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 260 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5000 has 2 GB. The FirePro W5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 260) vs 512 KB (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260) vs 12 (FirePro W5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 260) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 23.5% difference. The FirePro W5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
TDP	95W	75W-21%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	183mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	30.4	39.6+30%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the FirePro W5000 launched at $599 and now averages $40. The FirePro W5000 costs 63.6% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs 74.2 (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 offers 182.1% better value. The Radeon R7 260 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5000
MSRP	$109-82%	$599
Avg Price (30d)	$110	$40-64%
Performance per Dollar	26.3	74.2+182%
Codename	Bonaire	Pitcairn
Release	December 17 2013	August 7 2012
Ranking	#591	#585