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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. The Radeon R7 M260 is positioned at rank #486 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e 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 Vega 3 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 3020e 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260 and Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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 Vega 3 3020e
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 scores 527 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1283 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 527 | 535+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 3.284 TFLOPS+498% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1283 MHz+79% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 100+% 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 1 MB (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0+32% | 5.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e costs 100+% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Opal | Vega 12 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #878 | #435 |
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