GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon R7 M270
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 850A is positioned at rank 473 and the Radeon R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the GeForce GTX 850A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 850A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850A holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 493.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+493.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R7 M270
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Radeon R7 M270
The Radeon R7 M270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 940 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 767 | 775+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+99% | 0.7219 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+20% | 940 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M270) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2 | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 850A costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) — the GeForce GTX 850A offers 488.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3+488% | 2.6 |
| Codename | GM107 | Topaz |
| Release | March 13 2015 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #621 | #897 |
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