Radeon R7 M270DX vs Radeon R7 M445

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 R7 M445 is on rank 538, 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 R7 M445

#528

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2865%

#530

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2597%

#531

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2590%

#535

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2355%

#536

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2339%

#538

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#539

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#540

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#541

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#542

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#543

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#544

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

97%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

97%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#551

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#552

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#553

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M445.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 $250), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1169.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1169.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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 R7 M445 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and Radeon R7 M445

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 R7 M445

The Radeon R7 M445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Radeon R7 M445 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 Radeon R7 M445 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M445). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 920 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
G3D Mark Score	962+2%	947
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS+23%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	940 MHz+2%	920 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+20%	20
L1 Cache	96 KB+20%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
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 R7 M445) — the Radeon R7 M270DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
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 R7 M445's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M445). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R7 M445
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Perf/Watt	12.8	63.1+393%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 92% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 1165.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).