Radeon R7 M260X vs GeForce 830M
Radeon R7 M260X
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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 M260X is positioned at rank 410 and the GeForce 830M is on rank 157, so the GeForce 830M 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 GeForce 830M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830M.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 830M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 15.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GeForce 830M
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.
GeForce 830M
The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the GeForce 830M reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 830M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 256 (GeForce 830M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 1,005 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.5888 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1150 MHz+61% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 M260X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830M has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the GeForce 830M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (GeForce 830M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 30.5+126% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 33.5 (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M offers 15.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $30-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9 | 33.5+16% |
| Codename | Opal | GM108 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #878 | #885 |
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