Radeon R7 M260X vs FirePro V4900

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 V4900 is on rank 212, so the FirePro V4900 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 M260X

#400

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1489%

#402

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1350%

#403

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1347%

#407

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1224%

#408

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1216%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

100%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

99%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

98%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

97%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

95%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

95%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

94%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#197

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2925%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V4900.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $47), it costs 26% less, resulting in a 34.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($47)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260X and FirePro V4900

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 V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
G3D Mark Score	1,013	1,009
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+40%
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 M260X	FirePro V4900
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 M260X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V4900 has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 11 (FirePro V4900). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.3	4.4+2%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 0% difference. The FirePro V4900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 163mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	FirePro V4900
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	163mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	13.5	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 25.5% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 34.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).