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AMD Radeon R7 260X Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£120
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

AMD Radeon R7 260X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.2

Technical Score

10.0%

8.7

User score

Poor
3.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.5

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

6.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
8.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon R7 260X is a mid-range graphics card released in 2013 based on the 28nm GCN 2.0 (Bonaire XTX) architecture, featuring 896 stream processors, 56 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. It is equipped with 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 104 GB/s with a core clock of 1100 MHz and a memory clock of 1625 MHz. Main pros include its support for DirectX 12, AMD TrueAudio technology, and Mantle API, providing solid 1080p performance for titles of its era at a low 115W TDP requiring only a single 6-pin power connector. However, its primary cons are the limited 2GB VRAM buffer which struggles with modern high-resolution textures, noisy operation under full stress on reference designs, and significantly lower efficiency compared to modern budget alternatives.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon R7 260X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.5

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

6.6

Connectivity & Media

3.2
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a technical score of 3.19 points, which is lower than that of 96.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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8.7
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a user score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 73.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

5.6
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 89.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

1.971 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 260X delivers 1.971 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 96.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

2 GB
AMD Radeon R7 260X has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
AMD Radeon R7 260X uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon R7 260X uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

104 GB/s
AMD Radeon R7 260X reaches 104 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon R7 260X supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon R7 260X uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R7 260X supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon R7 260X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

6
AMD Radeon R7 260X supports up to 6 displays, which is more than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
AMD Radeon R7 260X offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R7 260X supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

115 W
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

115 W
AMD Radeon R7 260X draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
AMD Radeon R7 260X recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

115 W
AMD Radeon R7 260X has a board power limit of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

170 mm
AMD Radeon R7 260X is 170 mm long, which is shorter than 94.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon R7 260X occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon R7 260X vs the average graphics card

  • 46.5% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.115 W vs 215 W
  • 115.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R7 260X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.170 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 2 more displays supported
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
    When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.6 vs 4
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.115 W vs 220 W
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 4.42x cheaper
    AMD Radeon R7 260X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon R7 260X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).£120 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 47.4% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (160 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 2 more displays supported
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports more displays than the average graphics card (6 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 63.6% lower idle power draw
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (4 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 115.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R7 260X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Memory
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Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 56% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 26 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 89.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (17.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 91.4% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 93.3% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 91.5% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,456 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (896 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 73.6% lower FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 76.8% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (104 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 65.8% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 7.1% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,625 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No ray tracing
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 10 older
    AMD Radeon R7 260X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,013 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Worse SAM support
    AMD Radeon R7 260X offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 90.5% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2,080 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon R7 260X is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon R7 260X supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 11 °C higher load temperature
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (78 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon R7 260X does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 56% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1100 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 26 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.14 vs 40
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 42.7% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1100 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 260X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.56 vs 184
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What customers like about AMD Radeon R7 260X?

  • Excellent value for 1080p gaming at the sub-£120/ $140 price point.
  • Support for modern features like AMD TrueAudio and the Mantle API.
  • Equipped with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM as standard, which is superior to 1GB entry-level variants for frame stability.
  • Capable of handling many modern titles at decent frame rates with adjusted settings.
  • Record-low power consumption levels when idling (as low as 4W).
  • Supports up to three monitors simultaneously without needing active DisplayPort adapters.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon R7 260X?

  • Minimal performance gains over its predecessor, the Radeon HD 7790.
  • Less power-efficient than competing Nvidia cards like the GTX 650 Ti Boost.
  • The 128-bit memory bus can become a bottleneck in bandwidth-heavy scenarios.
  • Reference models can run hot and become noisy under heavy gaming loads.
  • Struggles to maintain playable frame rates in 'GPU killer' titles at Ultra settings.

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uk.pcmag.com
14/05/2014
AMD Radeon R7 260X - PCMag UK TechSpot +4

The PCMag review evaluates the AMD Radeon R7 260X, a $139 budget graphics card based on the Bonaire GPU architecture. Positioned as a direct refresh of the older Radeon HD 7790, the R7 260X introduces notable pros including a doubled onboard RAM buffer of 2GB, higher shipping clock speeds (1,100MHz core and 1,625MHz memory), and a more aggressive, cheaper launch price. Additionally,...Read more

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overclockers.com
10/10/2013
AMD R7 260X Graphics Card Review - Overclockers

The AMD R7 260X, reviewed by Overclockers, is a budget-friendly GPU for 1080p gaming, trading blows with the Nvidia GTX 650 Ti Boost and showing solid, overclockable performance in 3DMark tests. It delivers excellent price-to-performance value, though it is limited by higher thermal output and power draw compared to lower-tier cards. However, the card struggles with modern AAA...Read more

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techspot.com
08/10/2013
AMD Radeon R9 270X and R7 260X Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the AMD Radeon R9 270X and R7 260X highlights a strategy of rebranding and overclocking older GCN architecture to dominate the $200 and $140 market segments, respectively, while introducing DirectX 11.2 and Mantle support. The R9 270X delivers 1080p performance about 6% faster than the HD 7870 it replaces, while the R7 260X offers a 9% performance increase...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
13/06/2018
AMD Radeon R7 260X Review - PCMag Australia

The PCMag Review of the AMD Radeon R7 260X details a budget-friendly graphics card built on the company's 28nm "Bonaire" GPU architecture, featuring 896 stream processors, a 128-bit memory path, 56 texture mapping units, and 16 render outputs. Positioned as a direct response to Nvidia’s dominance in the entry-level market, this card serves as a hardware refresh of the Asus Direct CU...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
14/02/2014
AMD Radeon R7 260X - Review 2014

The AMD Radeon R7 260X is an entry-level graphics card based on the Bonaire GPU core, featuring 2GB of GDDR5 RAM, 896 stream processors, and a 128-bit memory interface. As a direct refresh of the older Asus HD 7790, it introduces useful architectural enhancements including AMD TrueAudio technology for hardware-accelerated audio processing, improved shader efficiency, and more...Read more

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techpowerup.com
30/10/2013
HIS R7 260X iPower IceQ X² 2 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the HIS R7 260X iPower IceQ X² 2 GB highlights a budget-oriented, 28 nm "Bonaire" card capable of 1080p gaming. Pros include the efficient IceQ X² dual-fan cooler (65°C load), native AMD TrueAudio support, software voltage control, and excellent memory overclocking potential. Conversely, the card lacks a factory overclock, rendering performance identical to...Read more

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pcper.com
08/10/2013
AMD Radeon R9 280X, R9 270X and R7 260X Review

Based on the provided review, the AMD Radeon product stack revamp introduces the R9 280X and R9 270X, which are repackaged versions of previous-generation architectures offered at significantly lower price points. The high-end R9 280X is built on the identical Tahiti chip as the HD 7970 GHz Edition, featuring 2048 stream processors and a 3GB GDDR5 frame buffer. However, it operates...Read more

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tomshardware.com
07/10/2013
Radeon R9 280X, R9 270X, And R7 260X - Tom's Hardware

The reviewed AMD Radeon graphics cards—specifically the R9 280X, R9 270X, and R7 260X—are not built on new silicon architectures, but are rebranded and slightly tweaked versions of the pre-existing Radeon HD 7000-series line-up. For instance, the high-end R9 280X utilizes the same Tahiti GPU core as the Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition, while the R9 270X repurposes the Pitcairn GPU from...Read more

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techpowerup.com
07/10/2013
AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB, based on the "Bonaire" architecture, highlights it as a 1080p-capable, mid-range card with 2 GB of GDDR5, TrueAudio support, and exceptional 4-watt idle power consumption. However, the reference design is criticized for using a simple aluminum cooler that leads to high operating temperatures and extreme noise levels under load,...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
12/03/2015
AMD Radeon R7 review: 250, 250X & 260X - Expert Reviews

The Expert Reviews article evaluates AMD's legacy entry-level GPU lineup, focusing on the Sapphire Radeon R7 250 1GB, Sapphire Ultimate R7 250, Sapphire Vapor-X R7 250X, and the MSI R7 260X. A major pro of the base R7 250 cards is their efficiency; they draw all necessary power directly from the PCI Express socket, eliminating the need for extra power connectors and making them...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
14/02/2014
AMD Radeon R7 260X Review - PCMag UK

The PCMag review evaluates the AMD Radeon R7 260X ($139 list price) as an "average," budget-oriented graphics card refresh of the older Asus HD 7790. Built on AMD's Bonaire GPU, the card includes 896 stream processors, a 128-bit memory bus, 56 texture mapping units, and 16 render outputs. Key product pros include a doubled onboard RAM buffer to 2GB of GDDR5, elevated clock speeds...Read more

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pcmag.com
14/02/2014
AMD Radeon R7 260X Review - PCMag

The PCMag review of the AMD Radeon R7 260X characterizes the $139 budget graphics card as a decent, albeit unextraordinary, choice featuring 2GB of GDDR5 RAM, higher clock speeds of 1,100MHz, and support for AMD’s Mantle API. Key pros include the upgraded memory and, at the time of review, a lower price point for a 2GB card that supports up to three displays. However, the card...Read more

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pcwelt.de
14/10/2013
Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X OC im Test (inkl. R7 260X Vergleich) Would you like a comparison of these German test results against the performance of simil...

The Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card based on the AMD "Curacao" GPU, which is technically identical to the older Pitcairn architecture found in the Radeon HD 7870. It features 1,280 shader units, a 256-bit memory bus, and 2GB of GDDR5 RAM. Gigabyte has pushed the core clock to 1100 MHz (up from the 1050 MHz reference speed) and equipped the card with...Read more

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extreme.pcgameshardware.de
26/04/2014
[Review] AMD Radeon R7 260x - Preiswerte Gaming-Karte im Check

This review evaluates the AMD Radeon R7 260x reference design, highlighting it as an excellent budget-friendly graphics card that retailed for around €90 to €95 at its launch. Architecturally based on the Bonaire GPU, it improves upon the previous HD 7790 by adding higher core and memory clock speeds, alongside a larger 2 GB GDDR5 memory pool. The card introduces features like AMD's...Read more

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computerbase.de
08/10/2013
AMD Radeon R7 260XGo to product viewer dialog for this item., R9 270XGo to product viewer dialog for this item. und 280X im Test

AMD Radeon R7 and R9 Series Performance This review evaluates the power consumption profiles of the AMD Radeon R7 260X, R9 270X, and MSI Radeon R9 280X Gaming OC graphics cards, noting that they achieve highly efficient idle power draws under Windows at 59W and 61W for the R7 260X and R9 270X total systems respectively. The cards scale exceptionally well in multi-monitor...Read more

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hardware.fr
08/10/2013
Spécifications, les cartes - AMD Radeon R9 280X, 270X et R7 260X en test

This hardware review from Hardware.fr focuses on AMD's rebranding strategy for the Radeon R9 280X, 270X, and R7 260X, noting that these models mostly reuse existing HD 7000 series architectures under new names. A major pro highlighted in the review is the solid manufacturing and competitive design of the reference cards, such as the R7 260X's compact dual-slot form factor and the R9...Read more

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tweakers.net
18/02/2014
Nvidia GTX 750 Ti Review: De snelste onder de 75 watt (Inclusief R7 260X vergelijkingstests)

The Tweakers review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti highlights the debut of the 1st-gen Maxwell architecture (GM107), praising its groundbreaking energy efficiency with a 60W TDP that requires no external 6-pin power connector. This design makes it an excellent, cool, and quiet choice for upgrading older OEM systems or building HTPCs, while delivering solid entry-level 1080p gaming...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/02/2014
AMD Mantle Benchmark: Sneller met trage hardware

AMD’s Mantle API significantly reduces CPU overhead, offering substantial frame rate improvements in Battlefield 4 by relieving bottlenecks, particularly when pairing slower CPUs with powerful GCN GPUs. While providing a free performance boost for budget hardware, the technology fails to improve high-end systems that are not CPU-limited. The primary pros include improved efficiency...Read more

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