Radeon HD 7800-serie vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7800-serie.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7800-serie offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7800-serie holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $149), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 134.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+134.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)

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 HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7800-serie and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 4,260 — the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370).

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
G3D Mark Score	4,029	4,260+6%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.56 TFLOPS+3%	2.496 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	384 KB+20%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
TDP	200W	110W-45%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	220mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	20.1	38.7+93%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon HD 7800-serie costs 59.7% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Radeon HD 7800-serie offers 135% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).