Radeon R7 A10-8850 vs Radeon R7 M270
Radeon R7 A10-8850
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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 R7 A10-8850 is positioned at rank 288 and the Radeon R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the Radeon R7 A10-8850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A10-8850
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A10-8850.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 R7 A10-8850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A10-8850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $250 (vs $300), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 19.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️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 R7 A10-8850 and Radeon R7 M270
Radeon R7 A10-8850
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 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 R7 A10-8850 scores 773 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 773 | 775 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS+13% | 0.7219 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 draws 55W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-27% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1+37% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) — the Radeon R7 A10-8850 offers 19.2% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-17% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-17% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.1+19% | 2.6 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Topaz |
| Release | July 6 2016 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #667 | #897 |
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