Radeon R7 M260
VS
GeForce GT 635M

Radeon R7 M260 vs GeForce GT 635M

AMD

Radeon R7 M260

2015Core: 620 MHzBoost: 715 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 635M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

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 635M is on rank 138, so the GeForce GT 635M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260

#476
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2267%
#478
2055%
#479
2049%
#483
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1863%
#484
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1851%
#486
Radeon R7 M260
MSRP: $110|Avg: $110
100%
#487
100%
#488
Radeon R7 A10-7800
MSRP: $155|Avg: $30
100%
#489
100%
#490
Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#491
99%
#492
Radeon HD 6450A
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
99%
#493
98%
#494
98%
#495
94%
#496
Radeon HD 8180
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
94%
#499
Radeon R8 M535DX
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
#500
Radeon R5 230
MSRP: $50|Avg: $25
93%
#501
GeForce 9300 GE
MSRP: $23|Avg: $25
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
96%
#128
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
302%
#130
273%
#131
273%
#135
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
248%
#136
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
246%
#138
GeForce GT 635M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
100%
#145
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP: $229|Avg: $65
97%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
96%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
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 (+166.7%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 635M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 635M

The GeForce GT 635M 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: 540 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the GeForce GT 635M reaches 540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 635M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 384 (GeForce GT 635M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 950 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
G3D Mark Score
527
540+2%
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)

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
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)

The Radeon R7 M260 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635M has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+167%
1.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
DirectX
12 (FL11_1)+9%
11.0
OpenGL
4.6+12%
4.1
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260) vs PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 635M).

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
PureVideo HD (VP4)
Decoder
UVD 4.0
PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 635M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (GeForce GT 635M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
TDP
75W
45W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
7.0
12.0+71%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon R7 M260GeForce GT 635M
MSRP
$110
Avg Price (30d)
$110
Codename
Opal
GK107
Release
December 6 2015
March 22 2012
Ranking
#878
#828