AMD Radeon R7 M260 vs AMD Radeon HD 7730M
The Radeon R7 M260 has 28% better performance than the Radeon HD 7730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260 and the Radeon HD 7730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
AMD Radeon R7 M260 GPU
The Radeon R7 M260 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2014. Its Topaz chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R7 M260 has the 365th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
AMD Radeon HD 7730M GPU
The Radeon HD 7730M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2012. Its Chelsea chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 25 W.
The Radeon HD 7730M has the 405th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPUs, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2014 | Q2 2012 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based on their average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 18 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 13 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 4 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 3 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 740M | 4 | +25% |
| GeForce 920M | 4 | +25% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 3.9 | +22% |
| Quadro K1100M | 3.7 | +16% |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 3.4 | +6% |
| Radeon R7 M260 | 3.2 | |
| Radeon R5 M335 | 2.9 | -9% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 has 28% better performance than the Radeon HD 7730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R7 M260 is ranked 365th with a score of 1,897, and the Radeon HD 7730M is ranked 405th with a score of 1,478.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260 and the Radeon HD 7730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 8770M | 1,934 | +2% |
| Radeon R7 M260X | 1,903 | +0% |
| Radeon R7 M260 | 1,897 | |
| Radeon R7 M265 | 1,882 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 M270 | 1,857.5 | -2% |
| Radeon R5 M240 | 1,588 | -16% |
| Quadro 3000M | 1,539 | -19% |
| Radeon HD 7730M | 1,478 | -22% |
| Radeon HD 6850M | 1,469.5 | -23% |
| GeForce 910M | 1,413 | -26% |
Relative Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 5,603 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,067 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,942.5 (+15.35%) | 1,684 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 33.8 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 497 | 763 (+53.52%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 120 | 214 (+78.33%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 14.2 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 11.3 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Topaz | Chelsea |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,550 million | 1,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 25 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like their cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 940 MHz | 575 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 980 MHz | 675 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.84 GPixel/s | 10.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 23.52 GTexel/s | 21.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 752.6 GFLOPS | 691.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 47.04 GFLOPS | 43.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.