Radeon R7 M260 vs GeForce GT 630M
Radeon R7 M260
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GeForce GT 630M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Radeon R7 M260 is positioned at rank 486 and the GeForce GT 630M is on rank 147, so the GeForce GT 630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 630M.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 630M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 630M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $110), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 210.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 M260 and GeForce GT 630M
Radeon R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 527 points.
GeForce GT 630M
The GeForce GT 630M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 521 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the GeForce GT 630M reaches 521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 630M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 384 (GeForce GT 630M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527+1% | 521 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS+33% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 950 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M260 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630M has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 630M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260) vs No (GeForce GT 630M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 630M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 630M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 630M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (GeForce GT 630M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 11.6+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 630M costs 68.2% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) — the GeForce GT 630M offers 210.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $35-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 14.9+210% |
| Codename | Opal | GK107 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #878 | #828 |
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