Radeon 860M vs Radeon R9 270X

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 Radeon 860M is positioned at rank #339 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 Radeon 860M

#329

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

897%

#331

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

813%

#332

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

811%

#336

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

738%

#337

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

733%

#339

Radeon 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

100%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

92%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

90%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 860M is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon 860M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 860M.

Insight	Radeon 860M	Radeon R9 270X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 270X 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.

Radeon 860M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 860M and Radeon R9 270X

Radeon 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 860M scores 4,838 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 860M) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 3000 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 860M	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,838	4,874
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.072 TFLOPS+14%	2.688 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	3000 MHz+186%	1050 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	64 KB	320 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 860M	Radeon R9 270X
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)

The Radeon 860M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon 860M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 860M	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 860M draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 860M) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 860M	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	15W-92%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	322.5+1090%	27.1