Radeon R7 M260X vs Radeon HD 6700M
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 HD 6700M is on rank 366, so the Radeon HD 6700M 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 HD 6700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+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 (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6700M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 HD 6700M
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 HD 6700M
The Radeon HD 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,017 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the Radeon HD 6700M reaches 1,017 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 Radeon HD 6700M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6700M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6700M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 1,017 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+138% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 6700M has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6700M) — the Radeon HD 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6700M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6700M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 13.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | — |
| Codename | Opal | Blackcomb |
| Release | December 6 2015 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #878 | #654 |
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