Radeon R7 260X vs Tesla M10

Radeon R7 260X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260X

115

3,198

+0.8%

3,173

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

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 Tesla M10

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#319

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M10.

Insight	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 260X Benchmark Check

Tesla M10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260X and Tesla M10

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.

Tesla M10

The Tesla M10 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 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260X scores 3,198 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
G3D Mark Score	3,198	3,173
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+18%	1.672 TFLOPS ×4
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1306 MHz+31%
ROPs	16	16 ×4
TMUs	56+40%	40 ×4
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
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)

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 (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X) vs 12_1 (Tesla M10). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Tesla M10
TDP	115W-49%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	27.8+97%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla M10 launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 260X costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 238.1% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).