Radeon R7 M270DX vs Radeon 620

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 Radeon 620 is on rank 375, 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

#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 Radeon 620

#365

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1138%

#367

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1032%

#368

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1029%

#372

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

936%

#373

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

929%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

93%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

91%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

90%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 620 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 620.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M270DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the Radeon 620, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 152.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+152.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon 620 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and Radeon 620

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.

Radeon 620

The Radeon 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 954 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Radeon 620 reaches 954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon 620 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 384 (Radeon 620). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 620). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
G3D Mark Score	962	954
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	940 MHz	1024 MHz+9%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 128 KB (Radeon 620) — the Radeon R7 M270DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
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+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W versus the Radeon 620's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Radeon 620). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon 620
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	12.8	19.1+49%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 620 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 19.1 (Radeon 620) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 151.8% better value. The Radeon 620 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).