Radeon R7 M260X vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon R7 M260X?
The comparison between the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the Radeon R7 M260X demonstrates the monumental leap in graphics technology over six years between a modern desktop powerhouse and budget mobile graphics. The Radeon R7 M260X was a budget mobile solution for multimedia laptops in 2014, while the RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 desktop legend built for elite 1440p gaming.\n\nThe performance distance is enormous. The RTX 3060 Ti offers roughly 15-20 times more compute power and includes entire generations of technological features, including dedicated Ray Tracing and AI upscaling (DLSS). The Radeon R7 M260X struggles to run even simple modern titles and lacks the driver support expected from a modern gaming GPU. The RTX card enables a high-fidelity experience, whereas the R7 M260X has long since been outclassed by even entry-level integrated graphics.\n\nUltimately, there is no contest between these two. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for any current gaming or creative task. The Radeon R7 M260X is a piece of mobile history, representing a much older era of low-power computing that cannot compete with the speed or visual quality of a modern high-end gaming card.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M260X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1905.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M260X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1905.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1905.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 150.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 M260X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M260X scores 1,013 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1905.1%. The Radeon R7 M260X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 715 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,013 | 20,312+1905% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4864+1167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+2850% |
| Boost Clock | 715 MHz | 1665 MHz+133% |
| ROPs | 8 | 80+900% |
| TMUs | 24 | 152+533% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 4.8 MB+5233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M260X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M260X draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 101.6+653% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 87.5% less ($245 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 150.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M260X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139-65% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-88% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9 | 72.5+151% |
| Codename | Opal | GA104 |
| Release | December 6 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #878 | #73 |
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