Radeon R7 M260DX vs GRID M60-0Q

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260DX

#594

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3992%

#596

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3618%

#597

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3609%

#601

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3282%

#602

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3259%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

96%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

94%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

94%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

94%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

92%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

92%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

92%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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	GRID M60-0Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M260DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $500), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+64.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Radeon R7 M260DX Benchmark Check

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260DX and GRID M60-0Q

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.

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score	817	827+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+779%
Boost Clock	715 MHz	1178 MHz+65%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	96 KB	768 KB+700%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 3rd Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M260DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	GRID M60-0Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	10.9+195%	3.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 M260DX costs 40% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the Radeon R7 M260DX offers 58.8% better value.