Radeon R7 M270DX vs Quadro CX

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 CX is on rank 383, so the Radeon R7 M270DX 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

#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 Quadro CX

#368

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

31432%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

100%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

94%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

89%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

89%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

85%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

81%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

81%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

68%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

68%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

66%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

64%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

57%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 M270DX is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M270DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro CX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M270DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2439.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2439.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 CX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Quadro CX reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
G3D Mark Score	962+2%	947
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS+56%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
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 CX has 4 GB. The Quadro CX offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 192 KB (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 M270DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M270DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Quadro CX
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	12.8+103%	6.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro CX launched at $1999 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 1.9 (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 2431.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M270DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).