Radeon R7 M270DX vs Quadro 2000

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 M270DX is positioned at rank 372 and the Quadro 2000 is on rank 314, so the Quadro 2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#361

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1129%

#363

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1023%

#364

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1020%

#368

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

928%

#369

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

922%

#371

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#373

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#374

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#375

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#376

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

96%

#378

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#383

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

92%

#385

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

91%

#386

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

99%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9350%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

100%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

99%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

97%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

96%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

96%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

88%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M270DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M270DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M270DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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

Quadro 2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and Quadro 2000

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.

Quadro 2000

The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 948 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Quadro 2000 reaches 948 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro 2000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 192 (Quadro 2000). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000).

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
G3D Mark Score	962+1%	948
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS+50%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	256 KB+167%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M270DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 has 1 GB. The Quadro 2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W versus the Quadro 2000's 62W — a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Quadro 2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro 2000
TDP	75W	62W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	178mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	12.8	15.3+20%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro 2000 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 37.9 (Quadro 2000) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 26.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M270DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).