AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon E9260 PCIe Specifications
Radeon E9260 PCIe GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
E9260 PCIe Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon E9260 PCIe's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon E9260 PCIe by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon E9260 PCIe Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon E9260 PCIe's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon E9260 PCIe by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the E9260 PCIe, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
E9260 PCIe Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 4.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the E9260 PCIe will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon E9260 PCIe Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon E9260 PCIe to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon E9260 PCIe by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon E9260 PCIe Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon E9260 PCIe by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon E9260 PCIe Benchmark Scores
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About AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe
AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe is a compact embedded graphics solution built on the 14 nm GCN 4.0 "Baffin" architecture, positioned for systems where space and power are constrained. The data shows a GPU that delivers a balanced feature set for its class, with a benchmark percentile of 50 indicating it sits at the median of all GPUs in the database. Its specifications reveal a deliberate focus on efficiency and display capabilities rather than raw compute dominance, making it a niche but relevant option for specific industrial and commercial applications.
Benchmark Performance
The E9260 achieves a peak FP32 throughput of 2.150 TFLOPS, with matching FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. This symmetry is notable because it suggests no dedicated half-precision acceleration path, meaning workloads that could benefit from FP16 will not see a performance uplift on this hardware. The pixel rate stands at 19.20 GPixel/s, derived from 16 ROPs, while the texture rate reaches 57.60 GTexel/s from 48 TMUs. These figures translate to a theoretical fillrate capability that is modest by modern standards but adequate for the embedded display workloads this card targets.
The 50th percentile ranking places it exactly in the middle of the database's GPU population. This means roughly half of all tracked GPUs perform better, and half perform worse, which is a surprisingly strong position for a card released in 2016. The benchmark data shows no direct rival comparisons, so the interpretation relies on the absolute performance figures. With 896 shading units clocked at a base of 1090 MHz and a boost of 1200 MHz, the compute density works out to 2.4 TFLOPS per billion transistors, given the 3,000 million transistor count. The 123 mm² die size yields a transistor density of 24.4M per mm², which was competitive for the 14 nm era.
Performance characteristics suggest this card is not designed for high-refresh gaming or heavy 3D rendering. The FP32 throughput of 2.150 TFLOPS would be challenged by modern game titles at 1080p with high settings, but the architecture's support for DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3 allows for efficient draw call handling in API-optimized workloads. The absence of any benchmark scores in the data means the percentile ranking is the only comparative metric available, and it indicates a baseline level of capability that aligns with entry-level discrete GPUs from its generation.
How It Comprises
Without nearest rival data, the comparison must be drawn from the internal specifications and the percentile position. The E9260's 50th percentile ranking suggests it performs on par with a typical mid-range GPU from its era, but the specific competitor landscape is undefined in the dataset. What the data does show is a clear architectural identity: GCN 4.0 with 896 cores, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, which is a configuration that historically targets 1080p gaming at medium settings or professional multi-display setups.
The 4 GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a bottleneck for compute-heavy tasks but sufficient for frame buffer operations in display-centric applications. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 7 Gbps effective, and this configuration favors latency-sensitive workloads over bandwidth-hungry ones. The pixel rate of 19.20 GPixel/s means the card can drive a 4K display at 60 Hz with basic 2D content, but 3D rendering at that resolution would strain the fillrate.
The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface is a notable choice, halving the lanes compared to a full x16 slot. This reduces bandwidth between the CPU and GPU, which can impact performance in data-intensive scenarios but is a common trade-off for embedded cards that prioritize physical size and power efficiency. The single-slot design and 168 mm length (6.6 inches) make it suitable for compact chassis, and the 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs provide extensive multi-monitor flexibility without requiring DisplayPort daisy-chaining.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The E9260 has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as these fields are marked null in the data. This means the card relies entirely on the GCN 4.0 shader array for any ray tracing workloads, which would be processed at the FP32 rate of 2.150 TFLOPS with no acceleration. Hardware ray tracing is therefore absent, and any such effects would need to be software-based, which is impractical for real-time applications on this hardware.
The feature set is anchored by API compatibility: DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. These are modern API versions that ensure broad software compatibility, particularly with Linux-based embedded systems and industrial visualization tools that leverage Vulkan for cross-platform rendering. The lack of hardware ray tracing does not preclude the use of these APIs—it simply means the card will handle traditional rasterization pipelines efficiently while deferring any RT effects to compute shaders, which would run at the same rate as FP32 operations.
The display outputs are 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, which supports high resolutions and refresh rates over a single cable. DisplayPort 1.4a allows for 8K at 60 Hz with DSC (Display Stream Compression), though the card's fillrate and memory bandwidth would limit actual 3D rendering at that resolution. For 2D desktop workloads or video playback, the E9260 can drive multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously, which is a key use case for embedded systems like medical imaging or digital signage.
Who Should Consider It
The benchmark data indicates this card is best suited for applications that prioritize display output flexibility over raw 3D performance. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs make it ideal for multi-monitor setups in control rooms, financial trading floors, or industrial HMI systems where driving four or more 4K displays at 60 Hz is a requirement. The 50th percentile ranking means it can handle light 3D visualization, such as CAD model viewing or basic GIS rendering, but not heavy simulation or real-time ray-traced previews.
For gaming, the E9260 would struggle with modern titles at 1080p high settings due to the 2.150 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth. However, it could manage esports titles or older games at medium-to-low settings with acceptable frame rates. The 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for texture-heavy games, but for 1080p medium presets, it remains within the card's usable range. The card is not designed for 1440p or 4K gaming, as the fillrate and memory bandwidth would create significant bottlenecks.
The embedded positioning is clear from the 80 W TDP and lack of power connectors. Systems integrators building fanless or low-power appliances would find the E9260 attractive, as it requires no external power and fits in a single slot. The 168 mm length is compatible with most mini-ITX and proprietary chassis, and the 69 mm height (2.7 inches) is standard for low-profile applications, though it is not a half-height card. The end-of-life production status means it is suited for legacy system refreshes or designs that have already validated this GPU.
Power and Cooling
The E9260 has a TDP of 80 W, which is remarkably low for a GPU with 896 shading units and a 1200 MHz boost clock. This power envelope allows for passive cooling in well-ventilated chassis, though the data does not specify a cooler type. The card requires no external power connectors, drawing all power from the PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which supplies up to 75 W under the spec. The 80 W TDP slightly exceeds the slot's standard power delivery, so the board must include additional power regulation or rely on the slot's ability to exceed spec in practice.
The single-slot design means the cooling solution is limited to a low-profile heatsink and fan, which is typical for embedded cards. The 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries helps keep thermals manageable at this power level. There is no suggested PSU rating in the data, but the 80 W TDP implies that even a 300 W power supply would be sufficient for a system with this GPU, as long as the CPU and other components are accounted for. The lack of power connectors simplifies cabling and makes the card easy to install in pre-built systems.
The boost clock of 1200 MHz is only 110 MHz above the base clock of 1090 MHz, indicating tight thermal headroom. This small boost range suggests the card maintains near-constant performance under load, as it cannot overclock aggressively without exceeding thermal limits. For embedded systems running 24/7, this is a positive attribute, as it ensures predictable performance and longevity. The 80 W TDP also allows for easier thermal management in sealed enclosures compared to higher-power GPUs.
Memory Subsystem
The memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective), yielding a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. This is a modest bandwidth figure, especially when compared to modern GPUs that often exceed 400 GB/s. The 128-bit bus width is the primary constraint, as it limits the amount of data that can be transferred per clock cycle. For the E9260's target workloads—multi-display 2D output and light 3D—this bandwidth is sufficient, but it would become a bottleneck in texture-heavy or compute-intensive scenarios.
The 4 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p gaming with medium texture settings, but it will be exceeded by high-resolution texture packs or 4K resolutions. In embedded applications, 4 GB is often enough for framebuffer storage across multiple displays. For instance, four 4K displays at 32-bit color depth require approximately 128 MB of framebuffer, leaving ample memory for other GPU tasks. The bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s allows for multiple 4K streams at 60 Hz without saturation, as each 4K frame at 60 Hz requires roughly 12 GB/s of bandwidth.
The memory clock of 1750 MHz is relatively low, but the 7 Gbps effective data rate is standard for GDDR5. The transistor density of 24.4M per mm² and the 3,000 million transistor count indicate that the memory controller is integrated efficiently. The FP32 and FP16 performance being identical (2.150 TFLOPS) suggests that the memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor for compute tasks that fit within the 4 GB VRAM, as the shader throughput and bandwidth are roughly balanced for the architecture's design point. However, any workload that exceeds 4 GB will incur paging overhead, significantly reducing performance.
FAQ
Q: What is the release date of the AMD Radeon E9260 PCIe?
A: The card was released on September 26, 2016, and its production status is now marked as end-of-life.
Q: Does the E9260 support hardware ray tracing?
A: No, the data shows no ray tracing cores or tensor cores on this GPU, so ray tracing would be processed via compute shaders at the FP32 rate of 2.150 TFLOPS.
Q: How many displays can the E9260 drive simultaneously?
A: The card has 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, allowing it to drive up to four displays natively without additional adapters.
Q: What is the maximum supported API version for this GPU?
A: The E9260 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, as listed in the API specifications.
Q: Does the E9260 require external power connectors?
A: No, the card has no power connectors and draws power solely from the PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, with an 80 W TDP.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth and capacity of the E9260?
A: It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s, running at 7 Gbps effective.
Q: Is the E9260 suitable for 4K gaming?
A: The 2.150 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming, though it can drive 4K displays for 2D content at 60 Hz.
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