Radeon R7 260X vs Radeon R9 M270X

When comparing Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 R7 260X and Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon R9 M270X
Power consumption (TDP)	115 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M270X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon R7 260X is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	6−7
ultra / 1080p	9−10	4−5
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	16−18
medium / 1080p	20−22	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	24−27	10−12
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−11
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	27−30	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Battlefield 5 is 113% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	130−140
medium / 768p	180−190	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	50−55
QHD / 1440p	55−60	27−30
4K / 2160p	30−35	27−30
high / 768p	140−150	75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 73% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	110−120	75−80
medium / 768p	95−100	55−60
ultra / 1080p	65−70	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Dota 2 is 69% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	18−20	8−9
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	3−4
low / 720p	40−45	18−20
medium / 1080p	20−22	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Far Cry 5 is 133% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	20−22	10−11
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	100−110	60−65
medium / 1080p	55−60	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Fortnite is 92% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	27−30	12−14
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−12
QHD / 1440p	10−11	1−2
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	30−33	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	85−90	50−55
medium / 768p	75−80	45−50
high / 1080p	30−35	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	6−7
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Grand Theft Auto V is 79% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	10−11	4−5
ultra / 1080p	8−9	3−4
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	12−14
medium / 1080p	12−14	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
high / 1080p	−	85−90
ultra / 1080p	−	80−85
medium / 1080p	100−110	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Minecraft is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
low / 720p	55−60	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 55% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−33	10−12
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	55−60	24−27
medium / 768p	35−40	16−18
high / 1080p	20−22	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−12	6−7
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 121% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	40−45
ultra / 1080p	35−40	18−20
high / 768p	55−60	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in World of Tanks is 41% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Full Specs

	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon R9 M270X
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Code name	Bonaire	Venus
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	8 October 2013	21 March 2014
Pipelines	896	640
Core clock speed		725 MHz
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	775 MHz
Transistor count	2,080 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	61.60	31.00
Floating-point performance	1,971 gflops	1,536 gflops
Length	170 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed		1125 MHz
Memory bandwidth	104 GB/s	72 GB/s
Shader Model	6.3	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	2.0	Not Listed
FreeSync	+	+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	225 Mh/s
Eyefinity	+	+
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
Design	reference
DDMA audio	+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	5.16 Mh/s
Compute units		10
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Radeon R7 260X vs Radeon R9 M270X

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