Radeon R7 260 vs GRID M10-4Q

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

GRID M10-4Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260

2,892

0.0%

2,977

+2.9%

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 M10-4Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 M10-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 R7 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $110 (vs $340), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 200.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	GRID M10-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+200.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($110)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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 M10-4Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260 and GRID M10-4Q

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 M10-4Q

The GRID M10-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,977 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID M10-4Q
G3D Mark Score	2,892	2,977+3%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1306 MHz+19%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID M10-4Q
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 M10-4Q has 2 GB. The GRID M10-4Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID M10-4Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 81.3% difference. The Radeon R7 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	GRID M10-4Q
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+130%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The Radeon R7 260 costs 67.6% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the Radeon R7 260 offers 198.9% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).