Radeon R7 M260X vs Radeon HD 6750
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 6750 is on rank 133, so the Radeon HD 6750 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 6750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| 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 $109), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 201.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) |
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 6750
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 6750
The Radeon HD 6750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $49.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the Radeon HD 6750 reaches 1,046 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 720 (Radeon HD 6750). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6750). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 1,046+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 720+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.008 TFLOPS+84% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 900 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 36+50% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+33% | 72 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6750 has 1 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6750). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.4+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs None (Radeon HD 6750). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6750).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6750's 86W — a 13.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6750). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-13% | 86W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5+11% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon HD 6750 launched at $109 and now averages $109. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 67.9% less ($74 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 9.6 (Radeon HD 6750) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 201% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon HD 6750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $109-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-68% | $109 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9+201% | 9.6 |
| Codename | Opal | Juniper |
| Release | December 6 2015 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #878 | #872 |
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