Radeon R9 M375 vs Radeon R7 M260X
Radeon R9 M375
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R9 M375 is positioned at rank 565 and the Radeon R7 M260X is on rank 410, so the Radeon R7 M260X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M375.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $300), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 770% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+770%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 R9 M375 and Radeon R7 M260X
Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M375 scores 998 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X). Boost clocks: 1015 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 998 | 1,013+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS+137% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1015 MHz+42% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 13.5+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 88.3% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 775.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $139-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $35-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 28.9+776% |
| Codename | Tropo | Opal |
| Release | May 5 2015 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #889 | #878 |
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