Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs Radeon R9 270

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Radeon R9 270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $149), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 402% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Radeon R9 270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+402%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($30)

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

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon R9 270

The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,260	4,306+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+5%	2.368 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz+5%	925 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	384 KB+20%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Radeon R9 270
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Radeon R9 270
TDP	110W-27%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	220mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	38.7+35%	28.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 270 costs 79.9% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 401.7% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).