Radeon R9 270 vs FirePro W7000
Radeon R9 270
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About G3D Mark
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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 66.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 and FirePro W7000
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.
FirePro W7000
The FirePro W7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 and the FirePro W7000 reaches 4,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306 | 4,304 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 270 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the FirePro W7000's 150W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 350W (FirePro W7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 28.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro W7000 launched at $899 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 270 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) vs 86.1 (FirePro W7000) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 66.7% better value. The Radeon R9 270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-80% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5+67% | 86.1 |
| Codename | Curacao | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 13 2013 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #476 | #477 |
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