Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs Quadro M2200

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2200

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 M2200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $149), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 114.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+114.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($70)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 and Quadro M2200

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 M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 and the Quadro M2200 reaches 4,294 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro M2200 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1,024 (Quadro M2200). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1036 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
G3D Mark Score	4,260	4,294
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+18%	2.122 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1036 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	384 KB	384 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
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 M2200 has 4 GB. The Quadro M2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2200) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs 2nd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200).

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
Encoder	VCE 1.0	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	2nd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the Quadro M2200's 55W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 350W (Quadro M2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Quadro M2200
TDP	110W	55W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	220mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	38.7	78.1+102%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Quadro M2200 launched at $500 and now averages $70. The Quadro M2200 costs 53% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 61.3 (Quadro M2200) — the Quadro M2200 offers 114.3% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).