Radeon 535DX vs Radeon R7 M270
Radeon 535DX
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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 Radeon 535DX is positioned at rank 264 and the Radeon R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the Radeon 535DX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535DX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 535DX.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $300 for the Radeon R7 M270, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 649% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+649%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 Radeon 535DX and Radeon R7 M270
Radeon 535DX
The Radeon 535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 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: 774 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 Radeon 535DX scores 774 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535DX) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 535DX) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 940 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 774 | 775 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+73% | 0.7219 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+30% | 940 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 535DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M270) — the Radeon 535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 535DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5+50% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon 535DX costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon 535DX) vs 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) — the Radeon 535DX offers 646.2% better value. The Radeon 535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-33% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-87% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4+646% | 2.6 |
| Codename | Lexa | Topaz |
| Release | March 27 2019 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #772 | #897 |
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