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Radeon R7 M260
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RADEON HD6530D
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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 HD6530D is on rank 117, so the RADEON HD6530D 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 RADEON HD6530D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD6530D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD6530D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD6530D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $110), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1010.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1010.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 HD6530D
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 HD6530D
The RADEON HD6530D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 532 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the RADEON HD6530D reaches 532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON HD6530D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1,280 (RADEON HD6530D). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6530D).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527 | 532 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+250% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD6530D 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD6530D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260) vs UVD 3.0 (RADEON HD6530D). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the RADEON HD6530D's 186W — a 85.1% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (RADEON HD6530D). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0+141% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the RADEON HD6530D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The RADEON HD6530D costs 90.9% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 53.2 (RADEON HD6530D) — the RADEON HD6530D offers 1008.3% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | RADEON HD6530D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $50-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $10-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 53.2+1008% |
| Codename | Opal | Cayman |
| Release | December 6 2015 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #878 | #598 |
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