Radeon R7 260 vs GeForce MX350
Radeon R7 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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 45% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 85.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+85.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 R7 260 and GeForce MX350
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.
GeForce MX350
The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 937 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,892+2% | 2,828 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS+28% | 1.199 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz+17% | 937 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 240 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 260 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX350 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX350 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R7 260) vs 56 GB/s (GeForce MX350) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon R7 260. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 260) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX350) — the GeForce MX350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s+71% | 56 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 130.4% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 20W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 141.4+365% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon R7 260 costs 45% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the Radeon R7 260 offers 86.5% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-56% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-45% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3+87% | 14.1 |
| Codename | Bonaire | GP107 |
| Release | December 17 2013 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #591 | #597 |
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