Radeon R7 M270DX vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 M270DX is positioned at rank #372 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 M270DX

#362

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1129%

#364

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1023%

#365

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1020%

#369

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

928%

#370

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

922%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

96%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

92%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

91%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 946.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M270DX.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-946.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+946.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 248.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+248.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 M270DX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 M270DX

The Radeon R7 M270DX 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: 962 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 946.2%. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	962	10,064+946%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1129%
Boost Clock	940 MHz	1733 MHz+84%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M270DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon R7 M270DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	12.8	55.9+337%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 66.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 248.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).