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Radeon R7 M260DX
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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is on rank 224, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 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 Radeon R7 M260DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $300 for the Radeon R7 M260DX, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 196% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+196%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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 R7 PRO A10-9700
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 806 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 reaches 806 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 817+1% | 806 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4096+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+8612% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 2920 MHz+308% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 256+967% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 12 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 6.0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700's 300W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R7 M260DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9+304% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260DX launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 launched at $169 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon R7 M260DX) vs 8.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 offers 200% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260DX | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $169-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $100-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 8.1+200% |
| Codename | Opal | Navi 48 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #878 | #23 |
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