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Radeon R7 M260DX
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GeForce GT 635
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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 M260DX is positioned at rank 604 and the GeForce GT 635 is on rank 152, so the GeForce GT 635 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 M260DX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 635.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 635 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 635 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $300), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1387.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1387.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 M260DX and GeForce GT 635
Radeon R7 M260DX
The Radeon R7 M260DX 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: 817 points.
GeForce GT 635
The GeForce GT 635 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 810 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 and the GeForce GT 635 reaches 810 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 635 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 352 (GeForce GT 635). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 817 | 810 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+9% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.8554 TFLOPS+56% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 44+83% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 704 KB+633% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 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_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 635). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 635). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 635's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R7 M260DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 200W (GeForce GT 635). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 200W-43% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | 1mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9+173% | 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GT 635 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 635 costs 93.3% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 offers 1400% better value. The Radeon R7 M260DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $99-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $20-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 40.5+1400% |
| Codename | Opal | GF100 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #878 | #618 |
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