Radeon R7 260X 2GB

2GB VRAM. Documented release: October 2013.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

R7 260X 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 32 FPS
Our rating: 32.6 /100
R7260Xs we've tested: 2
Recorded benchmark rank: #172 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB R7 260X refreshed the HD 7790 class for AMD's new R7 range and added TrueAudio support. Its practical gaming role was clearer than the audio feature's limited original software reach.

GPUsed Legend Rating

4.9 /10

4.9 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon R7 260X 2GB
Memory: 2GB VRAM
Documented release: October 2013
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented retail market

The exact Radeon R7 260X 2GB configuration is identified in the contemporary first-hand assessment; other memory variants are not covered by this approval.

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
Source 2: techspot.com

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