Radeon 3000 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4270

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4270

#637

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5714%

#639

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5180%

#640

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5166%

#644

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4698%

#645

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4666%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

100%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

98%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

98%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

97%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#660

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4270.

Insight	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5.4% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 4270.

Insight	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and Mobility Radeon HD 4270

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 93 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3000 scores 98 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4270's 93 — the Radeon 3000 leads by 5.4%. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4270).

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
G3D Mark Score	98+5%	93
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+42%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3000) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
DirectX	10_0	10.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Decoder: Avivo HD vs UVD 2.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Encoder	Avivo HD	Avivo HD
Decoder	Avivo HD	UVD 2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4270's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	2.0	3.1+55%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 1.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon 3000 offers 5.3% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).