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 M260DX 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: 817 points.

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.

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 M260DX

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118%

#797

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117%

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117%

#799

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110%

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110%

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101%

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100%

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98%

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98%

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96%

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95%

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91%

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88%

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86%

#815

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85%

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83%

#817

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82%

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81%

#819

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81%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R7 M260DX across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 M260DX specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M260DX scores 817 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 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Opal), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.5491 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 715 MHz from a base of 620 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	817
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Opal
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	715 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	620 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.5491 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	17.16 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#878

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M260DX is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 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	Unknown
L1 Cache	96 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R7 M260DX 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_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Dual Graphics

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M260DX draws 75W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
TDPPower consumption under load	75W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Mobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $300, the Radeon R7 M260DX delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #878 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R7 M260DX
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$300
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#878
Release Date	December 6 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	96 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	620 MHz
Boost Clock	715 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	950 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	17.16
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Floating Point Performance	0.5491 TFLOPS
Quantidade De Transportadores Compute	6