Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon R7 260

When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon R7 260, 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon R7 260 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon R7 260
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 115 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin 1 x 6-pin
Memory type HBM2 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 160% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 260.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 14 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 260.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Radeon R7 260 - with GCN 2.0.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 260 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 97 mm longer, than Radeon R7 260.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 79 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 260.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 14−16
ultra / 1080p 35−40 8−9
QHD / 1440p 27−30 3−4
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 30−35
medium / 1080p 60−65 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 246% more, than Radeon R7 260.

Full Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon R7 260
Architecture GCN 5.0 GCN 2.0
Code name Vega 10 Bonaire
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 27 June 2017 17 December 2013
Pipelines 4096 768
Core clock speed 1400 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz 1100 MHz
Transistor count 12,500 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 384.0 48.00
Floating-point performance 1,536 gflops
Length 267 mm 170 mm
Memory bus width 2048 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 104 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.125
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 240 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
Design reference
DisplayPort support +
DDMA audio +
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