Radeon R7 260X vs GeForce 770M
Radeon R7 260X
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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 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 260X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 280.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+280.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260X and GeForce 770M
Radeon R7 260X
The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 260X scores 3,198 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,198 | 3,246+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 960+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+29% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+25% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+180% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 260X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 104 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X) vs 11.1 (GeForce 770M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 75W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.8 | 43.3+56% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 281.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3 | 81.2+281% |
| Codename | Bonaire | GK106 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #568 | #603 |
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