Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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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 3.4% 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 / R7 370.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑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
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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 / 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU scores 4,403 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 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 / R7 370). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,403+3% | 4,260 |
| 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+392% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz+54% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | 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 |
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 / R7 370) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 110W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 220mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.7 | 38.7+163% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $149 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Trinidad |
| Release | June 27 2017 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #474 | #456 |
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