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Radeon R7 M260DX
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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 M260DX is positioned at rank #604 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260DX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2386.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M260DX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2386.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2386.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon R7 M260DX, it costs 7% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2563.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2563.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2386.2%. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 817 | 20,312+2386% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4864+1167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+2850% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1665 MHz+133% |
| ROPs | 8 | 80+900% |
| TMUs | 24 | 152+533% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 4.8 MB+5233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M260DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R7 M260DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9 | 101.6+832% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2585.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $280-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 72.5+2585% |
| Codename | Opal | GA104 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #878 | #73 |
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