Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs Quadro K4200

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $149), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 203% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+203%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($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 R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 and Quadro K4200

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

Quadro K4200

The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,260	4,332+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1344+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+18%	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz+24%	784 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	384 KB+243%	112 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
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 R9 270 / R7 370 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 1.8% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 220mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro K4200
TDP	110W	108W-2%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	220mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	38.7	40.1+4%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The Quadro K4200 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 offers 202.8% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).