Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is positioned at rank #24 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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Intel Arc Pro B50

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79%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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70%

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Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

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Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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RTX A400

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100%

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89%

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72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270.

Insight	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	Radeon R9 270
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon R9 270

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 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

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU scores 4,403 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,403+2%	4,306
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+220%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS ×2+419%	2.368 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+62%	925 MHz
ROPs	64 ×2+100%	32
TMUs	256 ×2+220%	80
L1 Cache	1 MB+223%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	Radeon R9 270
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. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.