Radeon R7 M260X vs Radeon 530

Radeon R7 M260X

2015Core: 620 MHzBoost: 715 MHz

Radeon 530

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 M260X

1,013

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,037

+2.4%

Radeon R5 A240

Radeon HD 6630M

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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. The Radeon R7 M260X is positioned at rank #410 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $49), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 36.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 M260X Benchmark Check

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260X and Radeon 530

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.

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
G3D Mark Score	1,013	1,037+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	715 MHz	1024 MHz+43%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
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 M260X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 530 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 128 KB (Radeon 530) — the Radeon R7 M260X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon 530
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	75-12%
Perf/Watt	13.5	20.7+53%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 28.6% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 36.3% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).