Radeon R7 M260X vs Radeon HD 7670A

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 7670A is on rank 362, so the Radeon HD 7670A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon HD 7670A

#352

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1034%

#354

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

937%

#355

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

935%

#359

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

850%

#360

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

844%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

95%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

94%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7670A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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 7670A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 10.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon HD 7670A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 HD 7670A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M260X and Radeon HD 7670A

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 7670A

The Radeon HD 7670A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,050 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 and the Radeon HD 7670A reaches 1,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7670A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7670A). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670A).

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon HD 7670A
G3D Mark Score	1,013	1,050+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.576 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon HD 7670A
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 HD 7670A has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon HD 7670A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7670A's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 7670A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670A). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M260X	Radeon HD 7670A
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	13.5	23.3+73%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon HD 7670A launched at $100 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 26.3 (Radeon HD 7670A) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 9.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).