Radeon R7 260X vs GeForce GTX 470
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 60% 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 GeForce GTX 470.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $349), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 GTX 470
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 GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 260X scores 3,198 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,198+2% | 3,145 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+100% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+81% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 896 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 260X offers 60% 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 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+60% | 1.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 104 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 60.6% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 93.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-47% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-14% | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.8+90% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon R7 260X costs 57% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 136.7% better value. The Radeon R7 260X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139-60% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-57% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3+137% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Bonaire | GF100 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #568 | #572 |
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