Radeon R7 M260 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5570
Radeon R7 M260
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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.
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is on rank 431, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5570.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $110), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 447.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+447.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5570
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 reaches 525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527 | 525 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+104% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M260 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 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 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570). Vulkan: 1.2 vs No. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | No |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5570's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 10.5+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 costs 81.8% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 26.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 offers 447.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $80-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $20-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 26.3+448% |
| Codename | Opal | Broadway |
| Release | December 6 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #878 | #846 |
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