Radeon R7 M260DX vs Radeon HD 7670

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 Radeon HD 7670 is on rank 401, so the Radeon HD 7670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon HD 7670

#391

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1352%

#393

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1226%

#394

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1222%

#398

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1112%

#399

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1104%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

91%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

90%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

89%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M260DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $300), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1079.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1079.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($25)

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

Radeon HD 7670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260DX and Radeon HD 7670

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.

Radeon HD 7670

The Radeon HD 7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 and the Radeon HD 7670 reaches 803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7670 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7670). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
G3D Mark Score	817+2%	803
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.576 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M260DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7670 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7670's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 7670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260DX	Radeon HD 7670
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	10.9	17.8+63%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 7670 launched at $100 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 7670 costs 91.7% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 32.1 (Radeon HD 7670) — the Radeon HD 7670 offers 1088.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).