Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R7 260X

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R7 260X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Main Specs

	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	Radeon R7 260X
Power consumption (TDP)		115 Watt
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		1 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R7 260X has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 260X - in Desktops.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R7 260X - with GCN 2.0.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R7 260X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	8−9	16−18
ultra / 1080p	5−6	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
low / 720p	20−22	30−35
medium / 1080p	10−12	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	30−35	50−55
medium / 1080p	16−18	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R7 260X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	150−160	210−220
medium / 768p	130−140	180−190
ultra / 1080p	65−70	100−110
QHD / 1440p	35−40	55−60
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−35
high / 768p	95−100	140−150
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	40−45
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	85−90	110−120
medium / 768p	65−70	95−100
ultra / 1080p	40−45	65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Dota 2 is 43% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	10−11	18−20
ultra / 1080p	9−10	16−18
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	4−5	6−7
low / 720p	24−27	40−45
medium / 1080p	10−12	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	16−18	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	20−22
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	70−75	100−110
medium / 1080p	30−33	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Fortnite is 57% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	27−30
ultra / 1080p	12−14	21−24
QHD / 1440p	3−4	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	30−35	55−60
medium / 1080p	16−18	30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Forza Horizon 4 is 87% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	60−65	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	75−80
high / 1080p	16−18	30−35
ultra / 1080p	8−9	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	6−7	10−11
ultra / 1080p	4−5	8−9
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	16−18	30−35
medium / 1080p	8−9	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Metro Exodus is 85% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	95−100	110−120
high / 1080p	95−100	−
ultra / 1080p	85−90	−
medium / 1080p	95−100	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Minecraft is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	35−40	55−60
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	30−33
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	30−35	55−60
medium / 768p	21−24	35−40
high / 1080p	10−12	20−22
ultra / 1080p	7−8	10−12
4K / 2160p	6−7	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 68% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	50−55	60−65
ultra / 1080p	24−27	35−40
high / 768p	40−45	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Full Specs

	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	Radeon R7 260X
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Code name	Surface Book	Bonaire
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	1 October 2015	8 October 2013
Pipelines	384	896
Core clock speed	954 MHz
Boost Clock	993 MHz	1000 MHz
Transistor count		2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate		61.60
Floating-point performance		1,971 gflops
Length		170 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth		104 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model		6.3
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		2.0
CUDA	+
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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Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R7 260X

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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