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.

Overview

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R7 260 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 260 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) architecture (codename: Bonaire), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.536 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1100 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,892
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Bonaire
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	768
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1100 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.536 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	48.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2,080 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#591

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 260 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 96 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	96 GB/s
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R7 260 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260 draws 115 Watt under load (TDP) — a 400W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 170mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 450g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 80 under load.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
TDPPower consumption under load	115 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	400W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	170mm
Card Height	112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	450g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $110 (MSRP: $109), the Radeon R7 260 delivers 26 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #591 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R7 260
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$109
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$110
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#591
Release Date	December 17 2013
Release Year	2013