Radeon R7 M260X vs Radeon 535
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 Radeon 535 is on rank 119, so the Radeon 535 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 Radeon 535
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 175.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+175.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 M260X and Radeon 535
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 535
The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the Radeon 535 reaches 1,049 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 535 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 512 (Radeon 535). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 1,049+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+121% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1183 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 M260X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 535 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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the Radeon 535's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 300W (Radeon 535). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 21.0+56% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon 535 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 10.5 (Radeon 535) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 175.2% better value. The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $100-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-65% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9+175% | 10.5 |
| Codename | Opal | Lexa |
| Release | December 6 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #878 | #668 |
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