Radeon R7 M270 vs Radeon R7 A8-7680
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 A8-7680 is on rank 90, so the Radeon R7 A8-7680 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 A8-7680
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M270.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $300), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2961.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2961.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 A8-7680
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 A8-7680
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 791 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M270 scores 775 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 reaches 791 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775 | 791+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7219 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+177% |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | 975 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M270) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M270 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+30% | 7.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 96.7% less ($290 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 2942.3% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $50-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $10-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.6 | 79.1+2942% |
| Codename | Topaz | Trinidad |
| Release | June 11 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #897 | #467 |
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