Radeon R7 M260 vs Quadro 600

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 Quadro 600 is on rank 249, so the Quadro 600 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2055%

#479

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#488

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

100%

#489

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

94%

#498

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 Quadro 600

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

99%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

97%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

91%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

89%

#234

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5059%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

100%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

98%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

97%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

93%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

93%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

93%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

91%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

91%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

91%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

90%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

90%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 600.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $110), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 444.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+444.8%)
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.

Radeon R7 M260 Benchmark Check

Quadro 600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260 and Quadro 600

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.

Quadro 600

The Quadro 600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $178.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Quadro 600 reaches 522 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 600 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 384 (Quadro 600). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
G3D Mark Score	527	522
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS+127%
Boost Clock	715 MHz	1620 MHz+127%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	144 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
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 Quadro 600 has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1 MB (Quadro 600) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the Quadro 600's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (Quadro 600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro 600
TDP	75W	40W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.0	13.1+87%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Quadro 600 launched at $179 and now averages $20. The Quadro 600 costs 81.8% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 26.1 (Quadro 600) — the Quadro 600 offers 443.8% better value. The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).