AMD Radeon R7 260X review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the AMD Radeon R7 260X

Ranked 300 in CpusData's performance ranking, the AMD Radeon R7 260X delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: AMD
  • Year of Manufacture: 2013
  • Process Technology: 28 nm
  • Power Consumption: 115 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The AMD Radeon R7 260X operates at a base clock frequency of , with the potential to overclock up to 1000 MHz. This card is equipped with 4 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of and an impressive memory bandwidth of 104 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the AMD Radeon R7 260X, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the AMD Radeon R7 260X.

Performance AMD Radeon R7 260X in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the AMD Radeon R7 260X in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your AMD Radeon R7 260X graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card AMD Radeon R7 260X, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 360
Value for money (0-100): 26.29
Architecture: GCN 2.0
Code name: Bonaire
Type: Desktop
Release date: 8 October 2013 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $139
Price now: $168 (1.2x MSRP)
Design: reference
Value for money: 5.21
GPU code name: Bonaire
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card AMD Radeon R7 260X. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 896
Boost Clock: 1000 MHz
Transistor count: 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology: 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 115 Watt
Texture fill rate: 61.60
Floating-point performance: 1,971 gflops
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 896
Boost clock speed: 1000 MHz
Number of transistors: 2,080 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Length: 170 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1 x 6-pin
Bus support: PCIe 3.0

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip AMD Radeon R7 260X.

Memory type: GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 4 GB
Memory bus width: 128 Bit
Memory bandwidth: 104 GB/s

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Eyefinity: 1
HDMI: +
DisplayPort support: -

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

AppAcceleration: -
FreeSync: 1
HD3D: -
PowerTune: -
TrueAudio: -
ZeroCore: -
DDMA audio: +
Enduro: -

API support

Supported by the video card AMD Radeon R7 260X API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: DirectX® 12
OpenGL: 4.6
Shader Model: 6.3
OpenCL: 2.0
Mantle: -

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the AMD Radeon R7 260X across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the AMD Radeon R7 260X may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

AMD Radeon R7 260X in Benchmarks

The performance of the AMD Radeon R7 260X is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA GeForce MX450
NVIDIA GeForce MX450
14.05%
AMD Radeon RX 480 Mobile
AMD Radeon RX 480 Mobile
14.05%
AMD Radeon R7 260X
AMD Radeon R7 260X
14.05%
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
13.97%
AMD FirePro W5100
AMD FirePro W5100
13.96%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
4390
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost
4390
AMD Radeon R7 260X
AMD Radeon R7 260X
4380
AMD Radeon HD 7790
AMD Radeon HD 7790
4330
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
4318

Passmark

AMD Radeon R9 M380
AMD Radeon R9 M380
3050
AMD Radeon R7 360
AMD Radeon R7 360
3047
AMD Radeon R7 260X
AMD Radeon R7 260X
3033
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
3016
AMD FirePro W5100
AMD FirePro W5100
3014
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