Radeon R7 M260DX vs UHD Graphics 617

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 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 Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 617 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.

Radeon R7 M260DX Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 617 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260DX and Intel UHD Graphics 617

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score	817	819
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS+36%	0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	715 MHz	1050 MHz+47%
ROPs	8+167%	3
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
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)

The Radeon R7 M260DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M260DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs QuickSync.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Encoder	VCE 2.0	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 4.2	QuickSync

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	10.9	54.6+401%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Intel UHD Graphics 617
MSRP	$300	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$300	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	2.7	Infinity
Codename	Opal	Amber Lake GT2
Release	December 6 2015	November 7 2018
Ranking	#878	#921