Radeon R7 M270DX vs Radeon HD 6670/7670

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 HD 6670/7670 is on rank 374, 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 HD 6670/7670

#364

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1136%

#366

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1029%

#367

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1027%

#371

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

934%

#372

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

927%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#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

92%

#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%

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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6670/7670.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M270DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 HD 6670/7670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and Radeon HD 6670/7670

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 HD 6670/7670

The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Radeon HD 6670/7670 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670/7670).

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
G3D Mark Score	962+2%	946
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS+25%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
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.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
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	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6670/7670's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon HD 6670/7670
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	12.8	21.0+64%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 23.6 (Radeon HD 6670/7670) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 103.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M270DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).