AMD Radeon R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260 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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its 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.
The Witcher 3 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| 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 cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M260 has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon R7 M260 is ranked 365th with a score of 1,897.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | +6% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | +4% |
| GeForce 830M | 1,961 | +3% |
| 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% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 1,848 | -3% |
| GeForce GT 645M | 1,844.5 | -3% |
Compare 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 5,603 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,067 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,942.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 33.8 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 497 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 120 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 14.2 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 11.3 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Topaz |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,550 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 940 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 980 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.84 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 23.52 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 752.6 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 47.04 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.