
Radeon R7 M260X vs FirePro M4150

Radeon R7 M260X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M260X is positioned at rank 410 and the FirePro M4150 is on rank 211, so the FirePro M4150 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 M260X
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4150.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 43.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 M260X and FirePro M4150

Radeon R7 M260X
The Radeon R7 M260X 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: 1,013 points.

FirePro M4150
The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the FirePro M4150 reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M4150 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 384 (FirePro M4150). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 1,011 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 12 (FirePro M4150). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the FirePro M4150's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (FirePro M4150). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5+101% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro M4150 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 20.2 (FirePro M4150) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 43.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | FirePro M4150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139-31% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-30% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9+43% | 20.2 |
| Codename | Opal | Opal |
| Release | December 6 2015 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #878 | #879 |
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