Radeon R7 M260 vs Quadro FX 5600

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 FX 5600 is on rank 407, so the Quadro FX 5600 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 FX 5600

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

82072%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

100%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

89%

#411

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

89%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

67%

#416

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

56%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

50%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

44%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

39%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

33%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 M260 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M260 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 5600.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $110), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 119.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+119.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 FX 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260 and Quadro FX 5600

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 FX 5600

The Quadro FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Quadro FX 5600 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 Quadro FX 5600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
G3D Mark Score	527	525
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 5600's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260	Quadro FX 5600
TDP	75W-60%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.0+150%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 5600 costs 54.5% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) — the Quadro FX 5600 offers 118.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).