Radeon R7 M270 vs Radeon R8 M445DX

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 R7 M270 is positioned at rank #609 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 R7 M270

#599

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4208%

#601

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3815%

#602

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3805%

#606

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3460%

#607

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3436%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

99%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

97%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

97%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

96%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

93%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

92%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

91%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R8 M445DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 R8 M445DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

The Radeon R8 M445DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M445DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $300), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 529.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+529.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 R7 M270 Benchmark Check

Radeon R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270 and Radeon R8 M445DX

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 R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270 scores 775 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 920 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
G3D Mark Score	775	797+3%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS+23%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	940 MHz+2%	920 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+20%	20
L1 Cache	96 KB+20%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M270) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon R7 M270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270) vs 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_0
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270 draws 75W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270	Radeon R8 M445DX
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	53.1+416%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 83.7% less ($251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 526.9% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).