Radeon R7 260 vs GRID K260Q

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260

2,892

0.0%

2,949

+2.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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	GRID K260Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K260Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $110), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 647.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	GRID K260Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+647.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($15)

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

GRID K260Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260 and GRID K260Q

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.

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 and the GRID K260Q reaches 2,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID K260Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 1,536 (GRID K260Q). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID K260Q
G3D Mark Score	2,892	2,949+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+49%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID K260Q
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 GRID K260Q has 2 GB. The GRID K260Q 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 (GRID K260Q) — the GRID K260Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID K260Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the GRID K260Q's 225W — a 81.3% difference. The Radeon R7 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 350W (GRID K260Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID K260Q
TDP	95W-58%	225W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	30.4+132%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GRID K260Q launched at $937 and now averages $15. The GRID K260Q costs 86.4% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs 196.6 (GRID K260Q) — the GRID K260Q offers 647.5% better value.