Radeon R7 M260 vs Radeon 6600M
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 Radeon 6600M is on rank 587, so the Radeon R7 M260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 6600M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 6600M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon 6600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 6600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 6600M 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 Radeon 6600M
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.
Radeon 6600M
The Radeon 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Radeon 6600M reaches 536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 384 (Radeon 6600M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 6600M). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527 | 536+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.459 TFLOPS+166% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1900 MHz+166% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon 6600M has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260) vs 2 MB (Radeon 6600M) — the Radeon 6600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the Radeon 6600M's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (Radeon 6600M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 40W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 13.4+91% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 6600M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon 6600M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | — |
| Codename | Opal | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | December 6 2015 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #878 | #565 |
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