Radeon R7 M270 vs Radeon R7 A10-7700K
Radeon R7 M270
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M270 is positioned at rank 609 and the Radeon R7 A10-7700K is on rank 475, so the Radeon R7 A10-7700K 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 M270
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A10-7700K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon R7 A10-7700K likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A10-7700K.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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 A10-7700K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $118 versus $300 for the Radeon R7 M270, it costs 61% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 153.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($118) |
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 M270 and Radeon R7 A10-7700K
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.
Radeon R7 A10-7700K
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 772 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M270 scores 775 and the Radeon R7 A10-7700K reaches 772 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775 | 772 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7219 TFLOPS | 20.48 TFLOPS+2737% |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | 2500 MHz+166% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 512 KB+433% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M270) vs 2 MB (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the Radeon R7 A10-7700K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M270 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A10-7700K's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+34% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K launched at $152 and now averages $118. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K costs 60.7% less ($182 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 6.5 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the Radeon R7 A10-7700K offers 150% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $152-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $118-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 6.5+150% |
| Codename | Topaz | Navi 33 |
| Release | June 11 2014 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #897 | #140 |
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