Radeon R7 260X vs GRID P4-2Q
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 GRID P4-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-2Q.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $235), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 58.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($235) |
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 GRID P4-2Q
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.
GRID P4-2Q
The GRID P4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 260X scores 3,198 and the GRID P4-2Q reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID P4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,198+1% | 3,162 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+145% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1178 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 768 KB+243% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260X) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) — the GRID P4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the GRID P4-2Q's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (GRID P4-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-49% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.8+97% | 14.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P4-2Q launched at $1500 and now averages $235. The Radeon R7 260X costs 36.2% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 13.5 (GRID P4-2Q) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 57.8% better value. The GRID P4-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139-91% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-36% | $235 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3+58% | 13.5 |
| Codename | Bonaire | GM204 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #568 | #433 |
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