Radeon R7 M270DX vs Radeon R9 M375

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 R9 M375 is on rank 565, 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 R9 M375

#555

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3260%

#557

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2956%

#558

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2948%

#562

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2680%

#563

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2662%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#568

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#569

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#570

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

98%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

97%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#579

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#580

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M270DX.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $300), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1345.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1345.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 R9 M375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M270DX and Radeon R9 M375

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 R9 M375

The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 and the Radeon R9 M375 reaches 998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M270DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375). Raw compute: 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375). Boost clocks: 940 MHz vs 1015 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
G3D Mark Score	962	998+4%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7219 TFLOPS	1.299 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	940 MHz	1015 MHz+8%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB	160 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
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)

The Radeon R7 M270DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M375 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	64 GB/s
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 R9 M375's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R7 M270DX	Radeon R9 M375
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	12.8	13.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 93.3% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) vs 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 1357.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).