FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon R9 M270X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon R9 M270X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon R9 M270X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V8700

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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499.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 4.8 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌265.3% higher power demand at 274W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M270X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,249 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 498.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.8 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 274W, a 199W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 3D V8700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (1,206 vs 1,204), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V8700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 M270X makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,249 cheaper on MSRP at $250 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 498.6% (4.8 vs 0.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R9 M270X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 3D V8700 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon R9 M270X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro 3D V8700

The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.

Radeon R9 M270X

The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the Radeon R9 M270X reaches 1,204 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M270X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M270X). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R9 M270X
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,204
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+251%	0.992 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+220%	160 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R9 M270X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M270X carries 4 GB. Radeon R9 M270X gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8700 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 M270X. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M270X) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R9 M270X
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the Radeon R9 M270X's 75W — a 114% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R9 M270X
TDP	274W	75W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.4	16.1+266%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V8700 came in at $1499, while the Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250. On MSRP, Radeon R9 M270X was 83.3% cheaper ($1249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 4.8 (Radeon R9 M270X) — the Radeon R9 M270X offers 500% better value.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R9 M270X
MSRP	$1499	$250-83%
Performance per Dollar	0.8	4.8+500%
Codename	Tahiti	Venus
Release	January 18 2014	March 21 2014
Ranking	#423	#819

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