GeForce MX330 vs Radeon R7 260X

When comparing GeForce MX330 and Radeon R7 260X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce MX330 and Radeon R7 260X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX330 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX330 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce MX330 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX330 Radeon R7 260X
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 115 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R7 260X has 1050% more power consumption, than GeForce MX330.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon R7 260X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce MX330.
  • GeForce MX330 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 260X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX330 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 260X - with GCN 2.0.
  • GeForce MX330 is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 260X - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 16−18
ultra / 1080p 8−9 9−10
QHD / 1440p 3−4 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 30−35
medium / 1080p 16−18 20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 14% more, than GeForce MX330.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX330 Radeon R7 260X
Architecture Pascal GCN 2.0
Code name N17S-LP / N17S-G3 Bonaire
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 20 February 2020 8 October 2013
Pipelines 384 896
Core clock speed 1531 MHz
Boost Clock 1594 MHz 1000 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 38.26 61.60
Floating-point performance 1,971 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 104 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 225 Mh/s
Optimus +
Eyefinity +
Design reference
DDMA audio +
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 5.16 Mh/s
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