Radeon R7 M260 vs Radeon R5 330
Radeon R7 M260
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Radeon R5 330
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R5 330 is on rank 435, so the Radeon R5 330 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 R5 330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 330.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $110), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 142.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+142.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 R5 330
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 R5 330
The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Radeon R5 330 reaches 523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 330 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 384 (Radeon R5 330). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527 | 523 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1024 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 330 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 100% 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) — the Radeon R7 M260 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 330). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 (FL 11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 330).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3.1 |
| 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 Radeon R5 330's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 350W (Radeon R5 330). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 10.5+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 and now averages $45. The Radeon R5 330 costs 59.1% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) — the Radeon R5 330 offers 141.7% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon R5 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $81-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $45-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 11.6+142% |
| Codename | Opal | Weston |
| Release | December 6 2015 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #878 | #873 |
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