GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs Radeon R9 270

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. The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is positioned at rank #202 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M SLI

#192

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

398%

#194

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

361%

#195

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

360%

#199

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

327%

#200

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

325%

#202

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

99%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

94%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 880M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Radeon R9 270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 270 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 880M SLI and Radeon R9 270

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.

Radeon R9 270

The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 880M SLI scores 4,091 versus the Radeon R9 270's 4,306 — the Radeon R9 270 leads by 5.3%. The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270).

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,091	4,306+5%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+140%	1280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Radeon R9 270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) — a 12% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+12%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI draws 206W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 31.5% difference. The Radeon R9 270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.